How To Fix RSREQARCH008 - Select exactly one archive, the contents of which are to be reloaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Select exactly one archive, the contents of which are to be reloaded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSREQARCH008 - Select exactly one archive, the contents of which are to be reloaded ?

  The SAP error message RSREQARCH008 indicates that the system requires you to select exactly one archive for reloading. This error typically occurs when you are trying to reload data from an archive in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, and the system expects a single archive file to be specified for the operation.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Archives Selected: You may have selected more than one archive file for reloading, which is not allowed.
  No Archive Selected: You may not have selected any archive file at all.
  Incorrect Selection: The selection criteria may have led to multiple archives being identified, but the system requires only one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSREQARCH008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Your Selection:
  
  Go back to the selection screen where you are trying to reload the archive.
  Ensure that you have selected only one archive file. If you have multiple archives selected, deselect all but one.
  
  
  
  Reloading Process:
  
  If you are using a selection criteria that might return multiple archives, refine your criteria to ensure that only one archive is selected.
  If you are unsure which archive to select, you may need to review the available archives and their contents to determine the correct one.
  
  
  
  Confirm Archive Status:
  
  Ensure that the archive you are trying to reload is in a valid state and is not corrupted or locked.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt the reload operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions related to data archiving and reloading, such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or SARA (Archive Administration).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data archiving and reloading processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to archiving and reloading in your version of SAP BW.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or tools to diagnose the issue.