How To Fix AREN022 - Archiving Engine is already processing archiving scenario &1

AREN022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Archiving Engine is already processing archiving scenario &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN022 - Archiving Engine is already processing archiving scenario &1 ?

  The SAP error message AREN022 indicates that the Archiving Engine is already processing an archiving scenario, which means that a previous archiving job is still running or has not completed successfully. This can prevent new archiving jobs from being initiated for the same scenario until the current one finishes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The most common cause is that another archiving job for the same scenario is currently in progress.
  Job Stuck or Failed: The previous job may have failed or is stuck in a processing state, preventing new jobs from starting.
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or a configuration issue that is causing the archiving process to hang.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any running or failed jobs related to the archiving scenario. Look for jobs with the same archiving object.
  Wait for Completion: If you find that a job is still running, you may need to wait