How To Fix AS_DATASOURCE009 - Report &1 cannot read this archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AS_DATASOURCE - Dialog for Selecting Data Source

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Report &1 cannot read this archive

What causes this issue?

You tried to display data from archiving objects via report &V1&.
However, this report is not intended to read this archive.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use another report to read data from the archive.
You can still use this report to read archive data in spite of this
message, by entering the archiving object mannually (without F4-Help).
However, you could get unreasonable or incomplete data.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you are sure that report &V1& produces meaningful results with a
specific archiving object, you can enter the appropriate settings in
Customizing. Use transaction SM30 and enter the following information
in the table ARCH_REPOW:
<archiving object> &V2& &V1&
This will have the following results:
This message will not appear again.
The archiving object appears in the input help data source dialog (F4).
Report &V1& appears in the list of read programs in Archive
Adminstration (transaction SARA) of the archiving object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE009 - Report &1 cannot read this archive ?

  The SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE009, which states "Report &1 cannot read this archive," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing or reading an archive file that is required for a specific report or process in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including file corruption, incorrect file paths, or permission issues.
  Causes:
  
  File Corruption: The archive file may be corrupted or damaged, making it unreadable.
  Incorrect Path: The system may be looking for the archive file in the wrong directory or location.
  Permission Issues: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the archive file.
  Missing Archive: The archive file may not exist in the expected location.
  Incompatible Format: The archive file may be in a format that is not supported by the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Path: Verify that the path to the archive file is correct. Ensure that the file exists in the specified location.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user and the SAP system have the necessary permissions to access the archive file. You may need to adjust file permissions or ownership.
  Repair or Replace the Archive: If the archive file is corrupted, try to restore it from a backup or replace it with a valid version.
  Check for Compatibility: Ensure that the archive file is in a compatible format that the SAP system can read.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error.
  Review Logs: Look at the application logs or system logs for more detailed error messages that could provide additional context for the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on handling archive files and troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the AS_DATASOURCE009 error in your SAP system.