This blog will explain how to archive CATS time writing data via object CATS_DATA. Generic technical setup must have been executed already, and is explained in this blog.
Object CATS_DATA
Go to transaction SARA and select object CATS_DATA.
Dependency schedule:
This means no dependencies.
Only table that is archived:
- CATSDB: time writing data
Technical programs and OSS notes
Write program: RCATS_ARCH_ARCHIVING
Delete program: RCATS_ARCH_DELETING
Read program: RCATS_ARCH_READING
Relevant OSS notes:
- 2529125 – Display Archived data of object CATS_DATA
- 3245164 – Archiving logs always show session as Test Run for CATS_DATA
Application specific customizing
In the application specific customizing for CATS_DATA is not required.
Executing the write run and delete run
In transaction SARA, CATS_DATA select the write run:
Select your data, save the variant and start the archiving write run.
Give the archive session a good name that describes date range. This is needed for data retrieval later on.
After the write run is done, check the logs. CATS_DB archiving has average speed, but high percentage of archiving (up to 100%).
Deletion run is standard by selecting the archive file and starting the deletion run.
Data retrieval
Start the data retrieval program and fill selection criteria:
Result is a simple list: