How To Fix 1B_ARCHIVING108 - Archiving run was not successful: Returncode &1

1B_ARCHIVING108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B_ARCHIVING - BKK: Archiving

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Archiving run was not successful: Returncode &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B_ARCHIVING108 - Archiving run was not successful: Returncode &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1B_ARCHIVING108 indicates that an archiving run was not successful, and it provides a return code that can help diagnose the issue. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes
  
  
  Return Code Issues: The return code (&1) can indicate various issues, such as:
  
  Problems with the archiving object configuration.
  Issues with the underlying database (e.g., locks, space issues).
  Missing authorizations for the user executing the archiving run.
  Errors in the archiving process itself (e.g., data inconsistencies).
  
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the archiving object or the archiving process can lead to failures.
  
  
  Database Issues: If the database is not accessible, or if there are issues with the database tables involved in the archiving process, it can cause the archiving run to fail.
  
  
  File System Issues: If the target directory for the archived files is not accessible or does not have enough space, the archiving process may fail.
  
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: