How To Fix S_AUT114 - Data from a non-archived preprocessing program exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Data from a non-archived preprocessing program exists

What causes this issue?

Data of a preprocessing program that has not yet been archived exists in
the system.

System Response

The program cannot be restarted until this data has been removed from
the system.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Archive the data
Discard the data from the previous preprocessing program using the
program SAUT_ARCH_UNDO.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT114 - Data from a non-archived preprocessing program exists ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT114 indicates that there is data from a non-archived preprocessing program that exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes, where the system expects that certain data has been archived before proceeding with further operations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are still entries in the database that have not been archived, but the system is trying to perform operations that require the data to be archived.
  The archiving process was not completed successfully, or there are inconsistencies in the data that prevent it from being archived.
  The system is configured to expect archived data, but the relevant data has not been processed accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S_AUT114 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status:
  
  Verify if the relevant data has been archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to see the status of the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving Program:
  
  If the data has not been archived, you need to run the appropriate archiving program for the relevant data. This can usually be done through transaction SARA, where you can select the object you want to archive and execute the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check for Incomplete Archiving:
  
  If the archiving process was interrupted or incomplete, you may need to restart it or resolve any issues that caused the interruption.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data that might prevent archiving. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the tables involved and ensure they are consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues that can help you resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific context of your system and the data involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object has its own specific requirements and processes, so ensure you are familiar with the object you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the S_AUT114 error and ensure that your data archiving processes are functioning correctly.