How To Fix RSDA293 - Writer for archiving request &1 opened

RSDA293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Writer for archiving request &1 opened

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA293 - Writer for archiving request &1 opened ?

  The SAP error message RSDA293, which states "Writer for archiving request &1 opened," typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes in SAP. This message indicates that there is an issue with the archiving writer, which is responsible for writing the archived data to the specified storage medium.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The archiving request may already be in use by another process or user, preventing the current process from accessing it.
  Locking Issues: There may be a lock on the archiving request due to a previous operation that did not complete successfully.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be misconfigurations in the archiving settings or the storage system.
  System Errors: Temporary system errors or inconsistencies in the database can also lead to this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to check if there are any active processes that are currently using the archiving request. If so, you may need to wait