How To Fix ABI115 - Error when reading archived tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABI - Auto-ID Backend Integration Messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Error when reading archived tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ABI115 - Error when reading archived tables ?

  The SAP error message ABI115 typically indicates an issue when the system is trying to read archived tables. This error can occur for various reasons, including issues with the archive files, the archive information structure, or the configuration of the archiving process.
  Causes of ABI115 Error
  
  Missing Archive Files: The archive files that contain the data may be missing or not accessible.
  Incorrect Archive Information Structure: The archive information structure may not be correctly defined or may be inconsistent with the archived data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  Corrupted Archive Files: The archive files may be corrupted, leading to read errors.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving settings or the related data classes.
  
  Solutions to ABI115 Error
  
  
  Check Archive Files:
  
  Verify that the archive files are present in the designated archive directory.
  Ensure that the files are not corrupted. You can use transaction SARA to check the status of the archive files.
  
  
  
  Review Archive Information Structure:
  
  Use transaction SARA to check the archive information structure for the relevant object.
  Ensure that the structure is correctly defined and matches the archived data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Recreate Archive Information Structure:
  
  If the archive information structure is found to be inconsistent, you may need to recreate it. This can be done through transaction SARA.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information
  SAD1: Archive Data Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to data archiving for your specific version of SAP, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure that you have backups of your data before making changes to the archiving configuration or attempting to recover archived data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ABI115 error when reading archived tables in SAP.