How To Fix RSM1471 - No deletion report for selective deletion found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 471

• Message text: No deletion report for selective deletion found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1471 - No deletion report for selective deletion found ?

  The SAP error message RSM1471, which states "No deletion report for selective deletion found," typically occurs during the process of selective deletion in SAP systems, particularly in the context of data archiving or data management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a relevant deletion report that is necessary for executing the selective deletion process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Deletion Report: The most common cause is that the deletion report that is supposed to be executed for the selective deletion process is either not created or not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the selective deletion process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the required report.
  Transport Issues: If the deletion report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to access the deletion report.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Deletion Report: Verify if the deletion report exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (like SARA for archiving) or by looking in the relevant program repository.
  Create or Adjust Deletion Report: If the deletion report is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing one. This typically involves using transaction codes like SARA or SE38 to manage deletion reports.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for selective deletion is correctly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Transport Check: If the deletion report was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the deletion report. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in transaction PFCG.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to selective deletion and the specific deletion report you are trying to use for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SE38 (ABAP Editor), and others that may be involved in the deletion process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RSM1471. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSM1471 error in your SAP system.