How To Fix RSREQARCH017 - This report is inactive as it is not working with SARA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: This report is inactive as it is not working with SARA

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Reorganize the archives using the transaction
<DS:TRAN.RSREQARCH>RSREQARCH</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSREQARCH017 - This report is inactive as it is not working with SARA ?

  The SAP error message RSREQARCH017 indicates that a specific report is inactive because it is not compatible with the archiving process managed by the transaction SARA (Archive Administration). This error typically arises when trying to execute a report that is expected to work with archived data but is not set up correctly to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Report: The report you are trying to run is not active or has not been properly configured to work with the archiving process.
  Missing Configuration: The report may not have been assigned to the appropriate archiving object or may not have the necessary settings in the archive management.
  Version Issues: The version of the report may not support archiving, or there may be a mismatch between the report and the archiving object.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report in the context of archived data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report Activation: Ensure that the report is active. You can do this by checking the report in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80) or using transaction SE38.
  Review Archiving Object: Verify that the report is correctly linked to the relevant archiving object. You can check this in the customizing settings for the archiving object (transaction SARA).
  Adjust Settings: If the report is not configured to work with archived data, you may need to adjust its settings or modify the report to ensure compatibility.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific report and archiving object to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access archived data.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a standard SAP report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SARA: This transaction is used for managing the archiving process in SAP. It allows you to create, manage, and monitor archive sessions.
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object has specific settings and requirements. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the relevant archiving object for the report in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the specific report or archiving object.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSREQARCH017 error and successfully execute the report in question.