Archived Records of SAP Data Archiving

06/11/2025 | 6 min read

SAP data archiving objects: A quick guide to knowing all about it

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Technical Consultants: Jérôme PHILIPPE, Project Manager SAP Archiving/ILM, TJC Group | Vivien Rivoalen, Archiving Consultant & Developer, TJC Group Whether you are migrating to S/4HANA or simply want to optimise your system performance – data archiving is a must to-do process. While…

13/10/2025 | 6 min read

SAP Data Archiving & Cybersecurity: A Powerful Duo

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group The more our operational dependencies and data shift towards the digital landscape, the more we are under constant cyberthreats. The statement seems unnerving and discouraging, but, unfortunately, it is true! But do we stop relying on the ease of digitalisation and go…

13/05/2025 | 7 min read

SAP data archiving: What does the future look like?

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group In the current digital and business landscape, of the 10 principles in the paper, you will find one that deals with the usage of artificial intelligence. Specifically, if seen in the data management world, the implementation of AI is becoming more universal…

27/03/2025 | 5 min read

SAP data archiving and sustainability: An amalgamation for a better future

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Unmanaged data can harm the environment significantly. While data growth cannot be stopped, it can certainly be managed with SAP data archiving. Sustainability, as a matter of fact, is an important need of the hour. Read our blog to learn how data…

26/03/2025 | 5 min read

SAP data archiving compliance, legal requirements, and more: A deeper insight

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group The benefits of data archiving pertaining to system performance, lower storage cost, etc., are often spoken of. However, the advantages of archiving go beyond them. From legal compliance (data privacy) to data security, archiving contributes to organisational efficiency in many ways. In…

5 absolute SAP data archiving best practices for organisations to follow

13/02/2025 | 6 min read

5 SAP data archiving best practices for organisations to follow

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group | Co-author: Archiving Council, TJC Group From optimising system performance to reducing digital carbon footprint, SAP data archiving has a plethora of benefits for organisations. However, a process without implementing the best techniques can lead to slower results. In this blog, let's…

SAP data archiving implementation: Unlock the phases, steps, & more

12/02/2025 | 6 min read

SAP Data Archiving Implementation: Key Phases, Steps & Best Practices

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group | Co-author: Archiving Council, TJC Group As you know, SAP data archiving is one of the most preferred ways of managing the ever-growing data. It helps achieve a lighter and more streamlined HANA database, reduces storage costs, curbs digital carbon footprint, and…

05/02/2025 | 5 min read

A quick insight into optimising system performance via SAP Data Archiving

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Ever given a thought to how SAP data archiving optimises performance of the system? Well, out of one of the many benefits, system optimisation via SAP archiving is one of the foremost and most sought-after ones. It helps in ensuring a lighter…

24/01/2025 | 7 min read

SAP Data Volume Management: Everything you need to know

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group As data continues to grow at an exponential rate, the costs of storing them are spiralling out of control. While data helps create the base for business-essential decisions, managing them is critically important; if left unmanaged, not only will the storage cost…

21/01/2025 | 7 min read

13 top SAP data archiving FAQs that you should know of

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Time and again, we have spoken of data archiving as one of the most preferred and sought-after methods of managing data. This method not just curbs the overall cost of ownership but also offers optimised system performance, helps meet compliance requirements, achieve…

14/01/2025 | 6 min read

Benefits of SAP data archiving: 8 top ones that you must know of

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Did you know that the global data creation by 2028 is estimated to be around 394 zettabytes? As per Statista’s latest report, data growth is more rapid than ever. Along with this, the storage capacity is also expected to grow, but can…

08/01/2025 | 6 min read

9 SAP data archiving strategies to optimise the process

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group SAP data archiving is hands-down one of the best methods of managing the ever-evolving data growth. It is a boon to organisations that want to optimise their main system performance while not losing important/historical data. However, implementing a full-fledged archiving process requires…

SAP data archiving: definitions, benefits, impact on system performance

07/01/2025 | 6 min read

SAP Data Archiving: Definition, benefits, impact on system performance

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group There’s no doubt in the fact that SAP data archiving is one of the best methods of managing the ever-evolving data. With this process, organisations can control the growth of their HANA database, optimise system performance, and more. But do you really…

10/12/2024 | 52 min read

SAP Data Archiving: Everything You Need to Know | Benefits, Processes, and More!

Authors: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group | Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director, TJC Group Technical Experts/Co-authors: TJC Group Archiving Council The impact of digitalisation in today’s era is far beyond what you and I can comprehend. If statistics from the Yale-led study are to be stated, just during…

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28/10/2024 | 9 min read

ISO27001 and legacy systems | Everything you need to know about it!

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Time and again, we have emphasised on the importance of data security. Today, data has become one of the most invaluable assets that an organisation runs on. Yet, even with many policies in place, it is a tedious task to protect this…

15/07/2024 | 6 min read

GDPR | How can SAP system users minimise non-compliance risk?

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Sr. Content Writer | Co-author: Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director Within the SAP community, GDPR non-compliance has always been regarded as a severe threat. This is because of the high complexity of the SAP system architecture and the high volume of data processed within these systems. This…

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17/06/2024 | 9 min read

Unlocking SAP data management | Key terminologies explained

Authors: Olivier Simonet, VP Sales and Marketing at TJC Group | Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director at TJC Group This article explains the differences between key data volume management terminology – terms like system decommissioning, data archiving, retention management and landscape harmonisation. You may think they are all equivalent but…

22/05/2024 | 8 min read

SAP S/4HANA vs SAP ECC: What’s Different?

In our previous blog on the evolution of ERP systems, we spoke at length about how SAP contributed ERP systems to the world – starting with SAP R/1 to its move to SAP ECC, and now the latest SAP S/4HANA. With the mandate for moving to S/4HANA from ECC by 2027, organisations are gearing up…

15/05/2024 | 7 min read

SAP ERP systems: Evolving from on-premises models to the next-gen systems!

SAP has undergone drastic transitions in recent years. From traditional ERP software to developing innovative cloud solutions, the company has grown and how! Today, we hear about the SAP S/4HANA system, a few years back, it was SAP ECC – but have you ever given a thought to how the…

06/05/2024 | 8 min read

Automating SAP data archiving with the Archiving Sessions Cockpit

Ever thought of data generation slowing down? Well, even if this thought comes to our mind, the chances of it actually happening are nil. Data is something that will keep on growing; it grew in the years gone by, still growing, and will continue to do so at an exponential…

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27/03/2024 | 4 min read

6 reasons to embrace regular Data Archiving in SAP

Data archiving in SAP is a powerful technique to handle obsolete data that is rarely accessed but must remain available to comply with tax, audit or legal requests. Such data is taking up precious space in the SAP system database. Essentially, data archiving refers to the process of removing data…

27/02/2024 | 4 min read

A quick introduction to SAP Focused Run

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO, TJC Group | Co-author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Now and then, we hear about new technologies emerging from the genius minds working behind the curtains. Today, we will talk about one such product by SAP that many might be unaware of – the…

23/02/2024 | 5 min read

Importance of SAP data archiving when migrating to S/4HANA

Companies must move to SAP S/4HANA from SAP ECC6 as the latter is being discontinued by 2027. However, before the migration to the upgraded S/4HANA ERP, preparing the data is a must. And, this is where data archiving comes into the picture. Wondering how? Here's an in-depth insight for you!…

10/01/2024 | 4 min read

“Two pairs of Eyes” usage in data archiving, retention management, and data privacy

For years, I’ve been advising large corporations in these fields: document and data archiving, data privacy, and retention management (deletion management). For all these topics, “going back to” is either not possible or extremely complex. Also, the stakes are high: Sometimes it slows down corporate digital sales, the order entry…

10/08/2023 | 5 min read

Data management to finance: Here are 4 absolute tips to stay resilient in challenging times!

With newer, better technologies come challenges that businesses have to face. That said, the ever-changing global landscape can intimidate organisations, leading to uncertainties. If you are feeling the same, here are four absolute tips that will help you become more resilient to face future challenges. The world is changing; technologies…

11/07/2023 | 5 min read

5 reasons why SAP Data Archiving projects can fail

Author: Olivier Simonet, VP of Marketing and Sales at TJC Group. Any data archiving project involves managing data, which is a critical asset within any company, therefore it’s likely that several challenges are encountered along the way. This article highlights 5 reasons why SAP data archiving projects can fail and…

20/04/2023 | 4 min read

SAP Data Archiving: A way forward to curbing carbon footprint

Sustainability has become the need of the hour. Companies have become increasingly aware that Data Management is essential for meeting sustainability targets. If you wish to know how SAP Data Archiving can help with environmental targets, here's an in-depth insight for you. Read on! Sustainability and SAP Data Archiving |…

30/03/2023 | 7 min read

SAPinsider interviews Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group | SAP Data Management

Peace of mind lies at the core of SAP Data Management strategy Organisations have faced challenges for years when it comes to SAP Data Management. This is due to the exponential increase in volumes, changing governmental regulations, cybersecurity and privacy concerns, plus the question of data sovereignty. Many are in…

15/03/2023 | 6 min read

Why should large corporations require a 24TB in-memory application? Implications for SAP systems

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group Why should a large corporations require a 24TB in-memory application? Find the reasons why SAP systems are outsized and how to tackle them. If TJC Group can’t cut your data volumes to 24TB or less, lunch is on us! It is a well-known fact…

When will Data Storage energy footprint be legislated?

27/02/2023 | 6 min read

When Will Energy-Use Rules for Data Storage Come Into Force?

This article outlines the steps taken in France to limit the carbon footprint of the digital economy and it explains why data is an invisible polluter. It also highlights how organisations can take steps towards reducing their IT digital carbon footprint by managing data growth with effective strategies. SAP Data…

02/02/2023 | 3 min read

What is SAP S/4HANA and Its Benefits? | TJC Group

SAP S/4HANA is quickly becoming the world's most successful ERP solution. In 2022, SAP celebrated its 50th anniversary, a huge milestone for the company with a proven track record of innovation. SAP set out on a journey that would transform the way companies do business. SAP S4HANA is the company's…

Data management: the effect of doing nothing

24/11/2022 | 5 min read

Data Volume Management: Why Inaction Hurts Performance?

We know from research conducted by the UK and Ireland SAP User Group (UKISUG) that nearly 2/3rds of companies are having difficulties with S/4 HANA migrations. Some could be tempted to do nothing to tame their data volumes. How can data archiving help keep control of S/4 HANA migration projects?…

31/10/2022 | 3 min read

Best Practices for a Successful ERP Implementation | SAP

Do you ever wonder what are the key indicators that can affect the functioning of your business? What risks arise due to the errors? Which software you must use for data management? This is where SAP ERP comes into the picture! Implementing an SAP system is a great opportunity to…

05/08/2022 | 4 min read

Interview with SAP Archiving Expert Satya Prasad

Satya Prasad performs a variety of roles at TJC India, working as an ILM Delivery Lead, Team Lead & Product Owner. Read the full interview with him.

21/06/2022 | less than 1 min read

How Can Data Management Smooth The Transition to S/4HANA?

A study conducted by UK and Ireland SAP User Group (UKISUG) revealed that data management challenges have either slowed or will slow the automation of their business processes from SAP ECC 6.0 to SAP S/4HANA for 61% of the surveyed organisations. It is the general lack of preparedness in data…

25/10/2021 | 3 min read

Why SAP Data Archiving Needs To Be Part Of Your Weekly Housekeeping Routine

It’s not economic to migrate all data from legacy SAP environment to S/4HANA, yet many companies expect to do so. Legacy data should be archived to control the cost of your new HANA environment. Here’s why data archiving is so important.

13/09/2021 | 5 min read

SAP ECC Automated Archiving: Reduce S/4HANA Costs | TJC Group

SAP is one of the top three ERP solutions globally and for good reason. It is an incredibly powerful cloud applications platform, but for the millions of businesses out there that currently run SAP, the clock is ticking. They have until 2027 to finalise their migration to S/4 Hana. To avoid any problems accessing the IT resources required, it is recommended that this process begins by no later than 2025 – don’t leave things until the last minute. Indeed, SAP have confirmed that they will be stopping all support for SAP ECC by 2027. It is therefore essential to be considering whether your company wants to continue using SAP in the future and if they do, to start planning ahead for the implementation before SAP ends its support.

11/01/2021 | 5 min read

How is data hoarding contributing to global energy wastage?

Governments around the world are hoping that the behavioural changes seen as a result of the Covid pandemic will help to kick start widespread green economic recovery. Businesses everywhere are making their own optimistic commitments. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, (UNFCC) reports substantiate this. They have announced that…

18/08/2020 | 5 min read

How data volume management drives green solutions for enterprises

Data Volume Management and data archiving create a win-win for enterprises: there are immediate cost and performance benefits, and there are the additional downstream boosts from implementing green solutions and demonstrating sustainability leadership.

18/06/2020 | 5 min read

Going “Beyond Limits” : Data Archiving at BT Group

In December 2019, British Telecom / EE presented at the UKISUG Connect event and discussed the Benefits of Data archiving, what their status is now, and what their expectations are regarding Data Archiving in the near-term future. BT Group also shared the organisations view on the journey toward S/4 HANA…

04/05/2020 | 3 min read

How does SAP data lake compete with historical SAP Data Volume Management?

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group In April 2020, SAP released SAP HANA Cloud services. No doubt, this solution will deliver value with features like data virtualisation, data security, and a single entry point. However, in this blog, we will talk about SAP HANA Cloud’s built-in data lake and…

20/01/2020 | less than 1 min read

The ABAP SDK for IBM Watson, a new landmark towards SAP S/4HANA cloud

In Q4 2019, In Q4 2019, IBM unveiled the ABAP SDK for IBM Watson, a new open source project ‘that enables developers to embed capabilities from IBM Watson directly within SAP landscapes.’ Whilst the immediate benefits and impacts of this may take the next few months to filter down to SAP customers, it signals another major shift towards SAP S/4HANA becoming a central service hub for both SAP and non-SAP applications.

09/07/2018 | 4 min read

Exploring data, document, and fiscal archiving

Half of the people who are the experts in SAP Archiving at TJC have a different opinion than I have. They all have at least 50 years of SAP Archiving experience combined – which may be a good indication who is right.

30/04/2018 | 2 min read

What is SAP Archiving and Archiving Objects? | TJC Group

SAP data archiving is when the data that is no longer needed online (in business systems) is moved from the database to an archive file, and the original data is compressed and transferred from the production system

Document Management Data System Business Internet Technology Concept | TJC Group

24/02/2016 | 4 min read

Should you archive object COPAA_xxxx and COPAB_xxxx by company code or all together ?

As I was working on a recent archiving project for a global brewery company, I was asked this question and I thought I would share on this blog which one is the better way. An exploration into whether to archive object COPAA_xxxx and COPAB_xxxx by company code or all together

04/03/2013 | less than 1 min read

FI_ELBANK : Access to archived SAP bank data

The electronic bank statement (bank extract) is the main pillar of SAP FI. The two major transactions which are used in SAP are; FEBA and FF_6, whereby FEBA allows for managing bank extracts.

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