Espresso Tutorials Data archiving in SAP

There are a number of good reasons for carrying out SAP data archiving: By removing data that is no longer required from the system, you improve performance and save costs, while legally compliant storage avoids potential fines and legal difficulties. SAP also recommends carrying out an archiving project before an S/4HANA transformation. In this book, a specialist provides you with basic knowledge on this topic. It provides an overview of the legal retention periods and data protection regulations that need to be observed. The technical requirements are explained and you will learn which storage options are available for your archive data. Step by step, the author takes you through the strategy and planning for your archiving project and its individual phases, right through to accessing the archived data and its subsequent final deletion. A best-practice approach is illustrated using an example. At the end there is an overview of new technical developments: The focus is on Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), data aging and the special features of archiving under SAP S/4HANA. Introduction to the basics of SAP data archiving. Creation of archiving strategies and project plans. Best practice approach in the archiving process. Future of SAP data archiving and new technologies.