How To Fix 8B873 - Error when writing archive statistics

8B873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Error when writing archive statistics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B873 - Error when writing archive statistics ?

  The SAP error message 8B873 indicates an issue when writing archive statistics. This error typically occurs during the archiving process in SAP, which is used to manage data retention and storage efficiently. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database connection or the database itself, such as insufficient space or corruption.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the archive statistics.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or the archiving process can lead to this error.
  File System Issues: The file system where the archive files are stored may be full or have permission issues.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was recently transported, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Status: Ensure that the database is up and running, and check for any issues such as