How To Fix AREN059 - Archiving is the combination of the analysis, write and delete phases

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Archiving is the combination of the analysis, write and delete phases

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN059 - Archiving is the combination of the analysis, write and delete phases ?

  The SAP error message AREN059 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving process, specifically that the archiving process is not completed successfully. The message suggests that the archiving process consists of three phases: analysis, write, and delete. If any of these phases encounter issues, the archiving process will not be completed, leading to this error.
  Causes of AREN059
  
  
  Incomplete Archiving Process: The archiving process may not have been completed properly. This could be due to a failure in one of the phases (analysis, write, or delete).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform all the required actions.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the archiving object settings or in the archiving process itself.
  
  
  Data Locking: If the data being archived is locked by another process, it can prevent the archiving from completing.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as database errors, system performance issues, or other unexpected errors during the archiving process.
  
  
  Solutions to AREN059
  
  
  Check Archiving Logs: Review the logs generated during the archiving process to identify any specific errors or warnings that occurred during the analysis, write, or delete phases.
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Process: If the process was interrupted, try re-running the archiving process from the beginning. Ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving process. This includes permissions for the archiving object and related transactions.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in transaction SARA.
  
  
  Data Locking: Investigate if there are any locks on the data being archived. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks and resolve any conflicts.
  
  
  Database and System Health: Check the health of the database and the SAP system. Look for any performance issues or errors that might be affecting the archiving process.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Archiving Process Phases:
  
  Analysis Phase: This phase checks the data to be archived and prepares it for the write phase.
  Write Phase: This phase actually writes the data to the archive files.
  Delete Phase: This phase deletes the data from the database after it has been successfully archived.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Used for managing archiving objects and processes.
  SLG1: For checking application logs related to archiving.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying causes, you should be able to resolve the AREN059 error and successfully complete the archiving process.