How To Fix BA038 - Structure of archive object contains errors

BA038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Structure of archive object contains errors

What causes this issue?

The structure of the archive object which was passed to the archiving
generating program contains errors.

System Response

The data was not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Please report this problem to SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA038 - Structure of archive object contains errors ?

  The SAP error message BA038, which states "Structure of archive object contains errors," typically occurs when there are inconsistencies or issues with the structure of an archive object in the SAP system. This can happen during the archiving process or when trying to access archived data.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Archive Object: The archive object may have been corrupted during the archiving process.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data structure or metadata associated with the archive object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the archiving object may not be set up correctly.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the archive object and the current system version.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required data or components for the archive object may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Object Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archive object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all settings are correct and consistent.
  Recreate the Archive Object: If the