How To Fix BA042 - Archiving session & is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Archiving session & is not known

What causes this issue?

There is no archive session with the key "&V1&".

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?

Enter a valid key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA042 - Archiving session & is not known ?

  The SAP error message BA042, which states "Archiving session & is not known," typically occurs when there is an issue related to the archiving process in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Session Number: The archiving session number provided in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Session Deletion: The archiving session may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving session.
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from recognizing the session.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object or configuration may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Session Number: Check the session number you are using. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Archiving Sessions: Use transaction code SARA to check the list of archiving sessions. You can see if the session is listed and its status.
  Recreate Session: If the session is missing, you may need to recreate it by running the archiving process again.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving sessions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure there are no underlying issues. You can use transaction codes like DB02 or DBACOCKPIT for monitoring.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving sessions.
  SARI: For displaying archiving information.
  SAD1: For displaying the archiving object.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to archiving issues for any specific patches or updates that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for archiving processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.