How To Fix ARCH_STANDARDS040 - Violation of the archiving standard "Reload: Availability Delta Archive"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_STANDARDS - Standard Archiving Checks

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Violation of the archiving standard "Reload: Availability Delta Archive"

What causes this issue?

According to the data archiving standard, the reload program must be
capable of creating a new session. All files that cannot be reloaded are
then written to this delta archive.
However, in Customizing for archiving object &V1&, the <LS>Prohibit New
Session During Reload</> checkbox has been selected.

System Response

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_SYS_RESP_8 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Deselect the <LS>Prohibit New Session During Reload</> checkbox in
Customizing for archiving object &V1&. In addition, make sure you
support the creation of a delta archive in the reload program.
Note: Reload programs are correction programs that are usually not
shipped as part of new standard archiving solutions. Therefore, check
whether you can do without a reload program and use more meaningful
archive read accesses instead.
INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_3 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS040 - Violation of the archiving standard "Reload: Availability Delta Archive" ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS040 indicates a violation of the archiving standard related to the "Reload: Availability Delta Archive." This error typically arises when there is an issue with the archiving process, particularly when the system is unable to meet the requirements for reloading archived data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Archive Files: The required archive files may not be available in the specified location.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving configuration settings may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from reloading the archived data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive files or perform the reload operation.
  System Settings: The system settings related to archiving may not align with the requirements for the delta archive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARCH_STANDARDS040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Files: Ensure that the required archive files are present in the designated archive directory. If they are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup or re-run the archiving process.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the archiving configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that they are correctly set up according to the archiving standards.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to identify any issues that may be causing the error. You can use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the status of archived objects.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the reload has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  System Settings Review: Review the system settings related to archiving and ensure they are aligned with the requirements for the delta archive. This may involve checking parameters in transaction RZ10 or other relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  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 can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, 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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving administration), SARI (for reloading archived data), and SAD1 (for archiving object management).
  Archiving Guidelines: Review SAP's official documentation on archiving standards and best practices to ensure compliance with the required processes.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ARCH_STANDARDS040 error in your SAP system.