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