Archiving SAP Data—Practical Guide

In the face of large data accumulation, data archiving plays a vital role in maintaining SAP system performance while adhering to legal requirements. Strategize and execute your SAP data archiving plan with this guide! Begin with the basic principles, before diving into tools for storage and transactions for accessing archived data. Whether you’re using a classic approach or SAP Information Lifecycle Management, get the know-how you need to clean out the clutter in your SAP system.Strategy to ExecutionLearn how to develop an archiving strategy that best suits your business needs. Then walk through the planning and execution of your archiving project with step-by-step instructions and screenshots.Storage and AccessDiscover the best tools and transactions for storing and accessing your archived SAP data—like the ArchiveLink and WebDAV interfaces for storage and the Archive Explorer and Transaction VA03 for accessing data.Classic Approach versus SAP ILMGet an in-depth look at both SAP archiving methods: the classic archiving approach using tools such as the Archive Development Kit, or SAP Information Lifecycle Management (SAP ILM), which includes functions for retention management and implementing system shutdowns. Highlights:Technical environment and conceptsLegal principles and frameworkData storage and accessInterfaces and transactionsStrategy and project planningImplementation and managementSAP Information Lifecycle ManagementArchiveLinkWebDAVArchive Information Systems