How To Fix XW271 - Old archive data for file &1 have been deleted

XW271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Old archive data for file &1 have been deleted

What causes this issue?

File &V1& had been previously archived. Archiving again delete the data
of previous archive runs.
Old archived versions of file &V1& are no longer accessible afterwards.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW271 - Old archive data for file &1 have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message XW271 indicates that old archive data for a specific file has been deleted. This message typically arises in the context of data archiving and management within SAP systems. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The error usually occurs when the archiving process has been executed, and the system has deleted old archive data that is no longer needed or has exceeded its retention period.
  Configuration Settings: The retention period for archived data may be configured in such a way that it leads to the deletion of data that is still required for certain operations or reports.
  Data Retrieval Attempts: The error can also occur when a user or process attempts to access archived data that has already been deleted from the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Settings: Review the archiving settings in the SAP system to ensure that the retention periods are set appropriately. You