How To Fix 12813 - Incorrect batch level / archive file cannot be reloaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Incorrect batch level / archive file cannot be reloaded

What causes this issue?

The batch level in the system does not match the data found in the
archive. The batch level was probably changed. In this case, the
archive file cannot be reloaded.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12813 - Incorrect batch level / archive file cannot be reloaded ?

  The SAP error message 12813 ("Incorrect batch level / archive file cannot be reloaded") typically occurs when there is an issue with the batch level of an archive file that you are trying to reload into the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when dealing with data archiving and retrieval processes.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Level Mismatch: The batch level of the archive file does not match the expected level in the SAP system. This can happen if the archive file was created with a different version of the application or if there were changes in the data structure.
  Corrupted Archive File: The archive file may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to issues when attempting to reload it.
  Incompatible Archive Format: The format of the archive file may not be compatible with the current version of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the archiving settings or the archive object settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive File: Verify that the archive file is complete and not corrupted. You can do this by checking the file size and comparing it with the expected size.
  Verify Batch Level: Ensure that the batch level of the archive file matches the expected level in the SAP system. You may need to consult the documentation or the SAP support team to determine the correct batch level.
  Use Correct Archive Format: Make sure that the archive file is in the correct format for your version of SAP. If necessary, regenerate the archive file using the correct settings.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the archiving process in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for the archive object are correctly defined.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how to create, manage, and retrieve archive files.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check SAP Notes for updates or patches that may resolve known issues related to archiving.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on archiving and data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 12813 in your SAP system.