How To Fix RTCMMD316 - No expired data was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 316

• Message text: No expired data was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD316 - No expired data was deleted ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD316, which states "No expired data was deleted," typically occurs in the context of data archiving or data management processes within SAP systems. This message indicates that the system attempted to delete expired data, but no records met the criteria for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Expired Data: The most common cause is that there are no records in the database that meet the criteria for deletion. This could be due to:
  
  The data has already been archived or deleted.
  The retention period for the data has not yet expired.
  The selection criteria used for the deletion process are too restrictive.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the settings related to data retention.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Status: Verify if there are indeed records that should have been deleted. You can do this by checking the database tables related to the archiving object.
  
  
  Review Retention Period: Ensure that the retention period for the data has expired. If the data is still within the retention period, it will not be deleted.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If the selection criteria for the deletion process are too restrictive, consider adjusting them to include more records.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the archiving settings in transaction SARA.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the deletion has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Run the Job Again: If you have made any changes, try running the deletion job again to see if it successfully deletes the expired data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing data archiving.
  SARI: For displaying archived data.
  SE11: To check the structure of database tables.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific archiving objects and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it is impacting business processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RTCMMD316 error and implement a solution to resolve it.