How To Fix RSDA334 - Checked area is empty; reload/cancelation possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 334

• Message text: Checked area is empty; reload/cancelation possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA334 - Checked area is empty; reload/cancelation possible ?

  The SAP error message RSDA334, which states "Checked area is empty; reload/cancellation possible," typically occurs in the context of Data Warehousing or when working with DataStore Objects (DSOs) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation (like a data load or cancellation) on a data area that does not contain any data.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Data Area: The most common cause of this error is that the data area you are trying to work with is empty. This could happen if no data has been loaded into the DataStore Object or if the data has been deleted.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: If the selection criteria used to check the data are too restrictive, it may result in an empty dataset.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data load process that prevented data from being written to the DSO.
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted from the DSO, either manually or through a process that cleans up old data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Load Status: Verify if the data load process was successful. You can check the process chain or the data load monitor to see if there were any errors during the load.
  Reload Data: If the data area is indeed empty, you may need to reload the data into the DSO. Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that the data is available for loading.
  Review Selection Criteria: If you are using specific selection criteria, review them to ensure they are not too restrictive and that they match the data you expect to find.
  Check for Data Deletion: Investigate if any data deletion processes have been executed that might have removed the data from the DSO.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs or the BW error logs for more detailed information about what might have gone wrong during the data load or processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor and manage your data loads and check the status of your DataStore Objects.
  Process Chains: If you are using process chains for data loading, ensure that all steps are executed successfully and that there are no errors in the chain.
  DataSource Monitoring: Use transaction RSMO to monitor the data sources and check if they are providing data as expected.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed troubleshooting steps related to data loading and DataStore Objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDA334 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.