How To Fix RSDA254 - DTP source requests of archiving request &1 have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 254

• Message text: DTP source requests of archiving request &1 have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA254 - DTP source requests of archiving request &1 have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSDA254 indicates that the Data Transfer Process (DTP) is trying to access source requests that have been deleted, specifically in the context of archiving requests. This typically occurs in scenarios where data is being extracted from an InfoProvider, and the source requests that the DTP relies on are no longer available.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving: The most common cause of this error is that the data requests have been archived. When data is archived, the corresponding requests are no longer available for DTP processing.
  Deletion: The requests may have been manually deleted or removed due to data management policies.
  Incorrect DTP Configuration: The DTP may be configured to point to requests that are no longer valid or have been moved to an archive.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Settings: Review the archiving settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the requests you need are not archived or that the DTP is not trying to access archived data.
  Update DTP: If the DTP is configured to use specific requests, update it to point to valid requests. You may need to create new requests if the old ones are no longer available.
  Re-run DTP: After ensuring that the source requests are valid and available, re-run the DTP to see if the error persists.
  Monitor Data Management: Implement monitoring for data management processes to ensure that requests are not deleted or archived unexpectedly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidelines on handling DTP errors related to archiving.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the DTP settings and InfoProviders.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates that could resolve the issue.
  Data Lifecycle Management: Familiarize yourself with data lifecycle management practices in SAP BW to better manage archiving and deletion of requests.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.