How To Fix >A097 - Number of entries has changed since archiving took place

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Number of entries has changed since archiving took place

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A097 - Number of entries has changed since archiving took place ?

  The SAP error message "A097 Number of entries has changed since archiving took place" typically occurs in the context of data archiving and indicates that the number of entries in a database table has changed after the archiving process was executed. This can happen for several reasons, such as data being added, modified, or deleted after the archiving process was completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: The most common cause is that new entries have been added to the database table or existing entries have been modified or deleted after the archiving process was executed.
  Inconsistent Data: The archiving process may not have been completed successfully, leading to inconsistencies between the archived data and the current state of the database.
  Multiple Users: If multiple users or processes are accessing and modifying the same data concurrently, it can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Logs: Review the archiving logs to ensure that the archiving process completed successfully without errors.