How To Fix RSM2160 - WO DSO &1 is not archived. Only archived requests can be reduced.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM2 - Monitor assistant help texts

• Message number: 160

• Message text: WO DSO &1 is not archived. Only archived requests can be reduced.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM2160 - WO DSO &1 is not archived. Only archived requests can be reduced. ?

  The SAP error message RSM2160 indicates that you are trying to reduce a DataStore Object (DSO) that has not been archived. In SAP BW (Business Warehouse), data in a DSO can be archived to free up space and improve performance. However, only archived requests can be reduced, meaning that you cannot reduce or delete data from a DSO until it has been archived.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform a reduction operation (like deleting or modifying data) on a DSO that contains active data. The system requires that the data be archived first before any reduction can take place.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Archive the DSO Data:
  
  Use the archiving process to archive the data in the DSO. This can typically be done through the SAP BW administration transactions.
  You can use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench, navigate to the DSO, and initiate the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  Ensure that the DSO is configured correctly for archiving. You may need to check the settings in the DSO properties to confirm that archiving is enabled.
  
  
  
  Verify Archived Requests:
  
  After archiving, verify that the requests are indeed archived. You can check this in the DSO's request overview.
  
  
  
  Perform Reduction:
  
  Once the data is archived, you can proceed with the reduction operation on the DSO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Archiving
  RSCONN01: Connection to the SAP BW system
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on archiving and managing DSOs.
  Check for any specific notes or updates from SAP regarding archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly archive data to maintain optimal performance of your BW system.
  Monitor the size of your DSOs and set up a schedule for archiving based on your data retention policies.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM2160 error and successfully manage your DSO data.