How To Fix S_AUT115 - Data already archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Data already archived

What causes this issue?

The data you wish to archive has already been archived.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Start the program with a newer end date for the archiving. the earliest
possible end date is the &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT115 - Data already archived ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT115, which states "Data already archived," typically occurs when you attempt to access or process data that has already been archived in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to view or manipulate records that have been moved to an archive for storage efficiency or compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Data Archiving: The primary cause of this error is that the data you are trying to access has been archived. Archiving is a process in SAP that moves data from the database to an archive storage to improve performance and manage data volume.
  Accessing Archived Data: If you are trying to perform operations (like reporting, editing, or deleting) on data that has been archived, the system will prevent this action and throw the S_AUT115 error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the data you are trying to access is indeed archived. You can do this by checking the archive management transactions (like SARA) to see the status of the data.
  Use Archive Information System: If you need to access archived data, you can use the Archive Information System (transaction code SARI) to retrieve or report on archived data.
  Restore Data: If you need to work with the data that has been archived, you may need to restore it from the archive. This can be done using the appropriate transaction codes and procedures, but be cautious as restoring data can have implications for system performance and data integrity.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or data management team for specific procedures related to your system's archiving strategy.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which involves defining archiving objects, setting up archiving sessions, and managing archived data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access archived data or perform actions related to archiving.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support resources for more tailored guidance.