SAP Archiving

Core Concepts

Definition

SAP Archiving is the process of removing data from the SAP database and storing it securely in archive files to reduce database size and improve system performance.

Detailed Description

SAP Archiving is a method used to manage and reduce the size of data within SAP systems by moving data that is no longer needed for daily operations from the database to external storage. This helps in improving system performance, reducing storage costs, and ensuring compliance with data retention policies. Archiving involves identifying data eligible for archiving, writing it into archive files, and then deleting it from the database while ensuring that it can be retrieved if necessary. The process utilizes the Archive Development Kit (ADK) and can be integrated with SAP ArchiveLink for linking archived data to documents.

Key Features

Enables retrieval of archived data when required
Improves system performance and response times
Integrates with SAP ArchiveLink for document management
Reduces database size by archiving obsolete data
Supports compliance with data retention regulations

Common Modules

SAP CO (Controlling)

Module for archiving controlling and cost accounting data.

SAP FI (Financial Accounting)

Module where financial documents can be archived to manage database size.

SAP MM (Materials Management)

Module where material and inventory data can be archived.

SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)

Module where sales documents can be archived to reduce data volume.

Popular Implementations

Archiving Financial Documents in SAP FI

An example of reducing database size by archiving old financial documents in the Financial Accounting module.

Archiving Sales Orders in SAP SD

Process of archiving completed sales orders to improve performance in the Sales and Distribution module.