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Use

This function enables you to delete copies of archive files retrieved to the file system that are stored in an external storage system. This is usually the case if you no longer need the copies and want to access the stored files directly.

Features

Overview of the Retrieved Archive Files

The program RSARCH_LIST_RETRIEVED provides you with the retrieved archive files. You can restrict the selection to archiving objects, archiving sessions, archiving files and Content Repositories. The list contains the following information about the retrieved archived files:

  • Archive file name

  • Related logical file path

  • Creation date

  • Content Repository name

  • Document ID in the storage system

  • Status of the stored file in the storage system

  • Storage date and time

Deleting Archive Files

To delete retrieved copies of stored archive files, select the relevant entries and the list and choose Delete Retrieved Files. The program deletes the archive file on operating system level and automatically adjusts the administration entries in archive administration. After this, you can again access archive files directly in the storage system.

You can delete retrieved archive files only if the original archive files have the status ONLINE in the storage system, and the access check of the stored archive file is performed successfully. The system checks whether the header information in the archive files corresponds with the administration data in archive administration. If it does not, you cannot perform the deletion.

For files that do not have the status ONLINE in the storage system, you can double-click on the Status field or use the Errors Occurred pushbutton to display additional information about the cause. If this information is not available, no message is displayed.

Activities

You can call up the program RSARCH_LIST_RETRIEVED either from ABAP program execution (transaction SA38) or from archive administration. To do so, choose Start of the navigation path Goto Next navigation step Retrieved Files End of the navigation path.