How To Fix >A093 - Archiving is still running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Archiving is still running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A093 - Archiving is still running ?

  The SAP error message "A093 Archiving is still running" typically indicates that an archiving process is currently in progress for a particular object or data set, and therefore, the system cannot perform the requested operation until the archiving process is completed.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Archiving Process: The most common cause is that an archiving job is actively running in the background, which locks the data or object you are trying to access or modify.
  Long-Running Jobs: Sometimes, archiving jobs can take a long time to complete, especially if there is a large volume of data to archive.
  Job Scheduling: The archiving job may have been scheduled to run during peak hours, leading to conflicts with other operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any archiving jobs that are currently running. If you find one, you can monitor its progress.
  Wait for Completion: If an archiving job is running, the simplest solution is to wait for it to complete. Once it finishes, you should be able to perform the operation that was previously blocked.
  Cancel the Job: If the archiving job is taking too long and you determine that it should not be running, you can cancel it from the SM37 transaction. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies.
  Review Archiving Strategy: If archiving jobs frequently interfere with other operations, consider reviewing and optimizing your archiving strategy. This may involve scheduling jobs during off-peak hours or breaking large jobs into smaller batches.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that may be held by the archiving process. If you find locks that are not being released, you may need to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which is designed to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM12: Check for locks.
  SARA: Access the archiving administration transaction.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving and best practices.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor the performance of archiving jobs and adjust scheduling as necessary to minimize impact on system operations.
  
  If the issue persists or if you encounter further complications, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.