How To Fix AFX_GLOBAL129 - The archiving run for the activity log could not be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_GLOBAL - Global Messages (Usable in All AFX Objects)

• Message number: 129

• Message text: The archiving run for the activity log could not be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL129 - The archiving run for the activity log could not be generated ?

  The SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL129 indicates that the archiving run for the activity log could not be generated. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data archiving process, which is used to manage and reduce the size of database tables by moving older data to archive files.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the archiving object or the archiving process.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the archiving run may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The data that needs to be archived may be missing or incomplete, leading to the failure of the archiving run.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the archiving object itself.
  Locking Issues: The tables or data that are being archived may be locked by other processes, preventing the archiving run from completing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to execute the archiving run. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that the data intended for archiving is complete and available. You can run reports to check for any inconsistencies.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the archiving process.
  Database Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the relevant tables. If locks are found, determine the source of the locks and resolve them.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your technical team for further investigation. They may need to analyze the system logs or perform additional troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  SM12: For checking and managing locks.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to AFX_GLOBAL129.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.