How To Fix >A005 - The archive key entered is not known (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The archive key entered is not known (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A005 - The archive key entered is not known (&1) ?

  The SAP error message A005 ("The archive key entered is not known (&1)") typically occurs when you are trying to access an archived document or data using an archive key that the system does not recognize. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Archive Key: The archive key you entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Not Archived: The data you are trying to access may not have been archived yet.
  Archive Object Not Defined: The archive object associated with the key may not be defined in the system.
  Archive File Missing: The archive file that contains the data may be missing or not accessible.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Archive Key: Double-check the archive key you entered for any typos or errors.
  Check Archive Status: Ensure that the data you are trying to access has indeed been archived. You can do this by checking the relevant archive object.
  Review Archive Object Configuration: Make sure that the archive object is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check Archive Files: Ensure that the archive files are present in the designated archive directory and that they are accessible by the SAP system.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. You may need to consult with your system administrator or security team.
  Use Archive Information System: You can use the Archive Information System (transaction code SARI) to get more details about the archived data and to check if the archive key exists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on archiving and managing archived data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving and error A005.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.