How To Fix RSPLS_CR020 - Characteristic combination is in archive for InfoProvider '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Characteristic combination is in archive for InfoProvider '&1'

What causes this issue?

Data has been archived for InfoProvider '&V1&'. You can still read the
archived data but you cannot change it. The data in the archive is
described by selection options. The system generates a 'technical' data
slice with the number '&V2&' from these selection options. The current
characteristic combination falls within this data slice.

System Response

You cannot change the data record.
This means that in manual planning, data cells in the query that refer
back to this record are not ready for input. The system resets values
written to new cells because they had been entered in cells protected by
data slices.
Planning functions that try to change the current data record cannot be
executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR020 - Characteristic combination is in archive for InfoProvider '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR020 indicates that a characteristic combination is archived for a specific InfoProvider. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to access data that has been archived, meaning it is no longer available in the active data store.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the data for the specified characteristic combination has been archived to save space or for compliance reasons. When data is archived, it is moved from the active database to an archive storage, which is not directly accessible through standard queries or reports.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the data for the characteristic combination is indeed archived. You can do this by checking the archive management in SAP BW.
  
  
  Restore Data from Archive: If you need to access the archived data, you may need to restore it from the archive. This can typically be done using the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) in SAP BW. You can select the appropriate archiving object and restore the necessary data.
  
  
  Adjust Queries: If the archived data is not needed for your current analysis, you may need to adjust your queries or reports to exclude the characteristic combinations that are archived.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation related to archiving in SAP BW to understand the implications and processes involved in managing archived data.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP BW: Understand the archiving process, including how data is moved to the archive and how to manage archived data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA for archiving and SARI for restoring archived data.
  Data Modeling: Review your data model to ensure that it aligns with your reporting needs and that you are aware of which data is archived.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSPLS_CR020 error and manage your archived data effectively.