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

RSM526 - Overview

• 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  The SAP error message RSM526 indicates that a specific data request has already been archived, and therefore, it cannot be processed in the usual manner.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of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or manipulate data that has been archived for performance or storage reasons.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  Data Archiving: The request you are trying to access has been archived.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:
  
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