How To Fix >A104 - The data for the archive handle &1 has already been processed

>A104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: The data for the archive handle &1 has already been processed

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>A104 - Details

• The SAP error message A104 indicates that the data for the specified archive handle has already been processed. This typically occurs in the context of archiving and data retrieval processes within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with archived data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Processing: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to process an archive handle that has already been processed. This can happen if:
  
  The same archive handle is being referenced multiple times in a transaction.
  There is a system or user error that leads to reprocessing of the same archive data.
  
  
  
  System State: The system may have a state where it believes the archive handle is still in use or has not been properly finalized.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the archive data, leading the system to think that the data is still in a processing state.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify the status of the archive handle in question.