How To Fix RSDA476 - Archiving request &1 is not in production mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Archiving request &1 is not in production mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA476 - Archiving request &1 is not in production mode ?

  The SAP error message RSDA476 indicates that an archiving request is not in production mode. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or process an archiving request that is not set to the correct status for production use. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Request Status: The archiving request may be in a status that is not suitable for production. This can happen if the request is still in a test or development phase.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the archiving request from being processed in production mode.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the archiving request may not have the necessary authorizations to work with production mode requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Request Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code for archiving (e.g., SARA) and check the status of the archiving request. Ensure that it is set to production mode.
  If the request is in a test mode, you may need to change its status to production mode.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for archiving in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the archiving request to be processed in production mode.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator to verify that the archiving settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations for the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and process archiving requests in production mode.
  If needed, update the user roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and the specific error message RSDA476 for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving requests.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to archiving and the specific error message RSDA476 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Archiving Process: Understand the overall archiving process in SAP, including how to create, manage, and delete archiving requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.