How To Fix RSDA248 - Inconsistency with archiving pointers in request status management

RSDA248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Inconsistency with archiving pointers in request status management

What causes this issue?

In the request status management of the InfoProvider &v1&, the request
with the SID &v2& is entered as the last fully archived request (field
ARCH_DONE). The request with the SID &v3& is entered as the highest
request that is currently archived or reloaded (field ARCH_TODO).
However, the current process would like to archive (inclusive) or reload
(exclusive) up to the request with the SID &v4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA248 - Inconsistency with archiving pointers in request status management ?

  The SAP error message RSDA248, which indicates "Inconsistency with archiving pointers in request status management," typically arises in the context of data archiving and data management processes within SAP systems. This error suggests that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the archiving pointers that are used to track the status of data requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Archiving Pointers: The archiving pointers may not be correctly updated or may point to invalid or non-existent data.
  Failed Archiving Jobs: If an archiving job fails or is interrupted, it can lead to inconsistencies in the pointers.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues within the database can also lead to inconsistencies in the archiving pointers.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the database or archiving settings can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Logs: Review the logs of the archiving jobs to identify any errors or warnings that may indicate why the pointers are inconsistent.
  Re-run Archiving Jobs: If you identify failed archiving jobs,