How To Fix XW237 - File &1 has been scheduled for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 237

• Message text: File &1 has been scheduled for archiving

What causes this issue?

File &V1& has been scheduled for archiving. Archiving takes place
asynchronously. A background job has been scheduled to archive the file.
The file path is &V2&.

System Response

Once the archiving job has completed, the corresponding data extract log
entry is updated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW237 - File &1 has been scheduled for archiving ?

  The SAP error message XW237, which states "File &1 has been scheduled for archiving," typically indicates that a specific file has been marked for archiving in the SAP system. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message that indicates the system's archiving process has been triggered for the specified file.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process Triggered: The message is generated when a file is identified for archiving based on the archiving criteria set in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The archiving settings in the SAP system may have been configured to automatically schedule certain files for archiving based on specific conditions (e.g., age of the data, status of the data).
  Manual Scheduling: A user or administrator may have manually scheduled the file for archiving.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Configuration: Review the archiving configuration settings in the SAP system to understand why the file was scheduled. This can be done through transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration).
  Monitor Archiving Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to monitor the status of the archiving jobs. This will help you see if the job is running, completed, or if there were any issues during the archiving process.
  Review Archiving Logs: Check the archiving logs for any additional information or errors that may have occurred during the archiving process.
  Adjust Archiving Criteria: If necessary, adjust the archiving criteria to prevent certain files from being scheduled for archiving if that is not desired.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to move data that is no longer actively used from the database to a storage medium, which helps improve system performance and manage data growth.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to archiving processes that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  If you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting with SAP support for more specific guidance based on your system's configuration and requirements.