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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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: If the archiving job is scheduled incorrectly or if there are conflicts with other jobs, it may not run successfully.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check the Return Code: Analyze the specific return code provided in the error message. Each return code corresponds to a specific issue, and SAP documentation or notes can provide insights into what the code means.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the spool logs for detailed error messages that can provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured. Check the settings in transaction SARA for the relevant archiving object.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving run has the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving.
  
  
  Database Health: Check the health of the database. Look for locks, space issues, or any other database-related problems that could affect the archiving process.
  
  
  File System Check: Ensure that the target directory for the archived files is accessible and has sufficient space.
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Job: After addressing any identified issues, try to re-run the archiving job.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the specific archiving object or return code.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  SM37: For monitoring background jobs.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving processes and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the archiving run failure indicated by the error message 1B_ARCHIVING108.