How To Fix RSM526 - The request & is already archived; import it from the archive first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 526

• Message text: The request & is already archived; import it from the archive first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM526 - The request & is already archived; import it from the archive first ?

  The SAP error message RSM526 indicates that a specific data request has already been archived, and therefore, it cannot be processed in the usual manner. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or manipulate data that has been archived for performance or storage reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Data Archiving: The request you are trying to access has been archived. This is a common practice in SAP systems to manage data volume and improve performance.
  Request Status: The request may have been marked as archived in the system, which means it is no longer available in the active data store.
  Incorrect Access: Attempting to access or import data from a request that is not in the active state.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM526 error, you need to import the archived request back into the active data store. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archive:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the relevant InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) where the request was originally created.
  
  
  
  Import the Archived Request:
  
  In the Data Warehousing Workbench, find the option to manage archived requests.
  Use the transaction code RSA3 to access the DataSource and check for archived requests.
  Select the archived request you want to import and follow the prompts to restore it to the active state.
  
  
  
  Check the Request:
  
  After importing, verify that the request is now available in the active data store.
  You can do this by checking the request status in the relevant InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Request:
  
  Once the request is active, you can proceed with your intended operations (e.g., reporting, analysis).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Strategy: Understand your organization's data archiving strategy to prevent similar issues in the future. Regularly monitor which requests are archived and ensure that you have a process for accessing archived data when needed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA3: DataSource for extracting data
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data archiving and request management in SAP BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM526 error and successfully access the archived request.