How To Fix RSREQARCH004 - Request & not (yet) archived correctly - Please check archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSREQARCH - Archiving of Request - Control Entries

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Request & not (yet) archived correctly - Please check archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSREQARCH004 - Request & not (yet) archived correctly - Please check archive ?

  The SAP error message RSREQARCH004 indicates that a data request (usually a data extraction request) has not been archived correctly. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or other SAP systems that utilize data archiving processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause
  
  Archiving Process Issues: The archiving process may have encountered an error, preventing the request from being archived properly.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the archiving process from completing successfully.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or the related settings in SAP BW can lead to this error.
  Missing Authorization: The user executing the archiving process may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving.
  Request Status: The request may not be in a status that allows it to be archived (e.g., it may still be in process or not fully completed).
  
  Solution
  
  Check Archive Logs: Review the archive logs for any error messages or warnings that can provide more context on why the archiving failed. You can find these logs in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Re-run the Archiving Process: If the issue was transient, try re-running the archiving process for the request.
  Check Request Status: Ensure that the request is in a status that allows it to be archived. You can check this in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Verify Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure there are no underlying issues affecting the archiving process.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check if the archiving job ran successfully)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to archiving issues, particularly those that mention the RSREQARCH004 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data archiving for BW to understand the best practices and requirements for successful archiving.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.