How To Fix RSDA243 - Existence check for archived data in InfoProvider &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Existence check for archived data in InfoProvider &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA243 - Existence check for archived data in InfoProvider &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message RSDA243 indicates that there is an issue with the existence check for archived data in a specific InfoProvider. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or query data that has been archived.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Archiving: The data you are trying to access may have been archived, and the system is unable to find the archived data in the specified InfoProvider.
  Incorrect InfoProvider: The InfoProvider specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Missing Archive Objects: The necessary archive objects may not be available or properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the database or the BW system that prevent the retrieval of archived data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA243 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Status:
  
  Verify if the data you are trying to access has indeed been archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  
  Validate InfoProvider:
  
  Ensure that the InfoProvider specified in the error message is correctly configured and exists in the system. You can check this in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  
  
  
  Review Archive Objects:
  
  Make sure that the necessary archive objects are created and configured correctly. You can check the archive object settings in transaction SARA.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Database and System Check:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, check for any technical issues with the database or the BW system. This may involve checking system logs or consulting with your technical team.
  
  
  
  Re-archive Data:
  
  If the data is critical and cannot be found, consider re-archiving the data if possible, or restoring it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SLG1: Application Log for checking logs related to archiving
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data archiving and InfoProviders for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSDA243 error effectively. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.