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

RSDA476 - Overview

• 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.
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