How To Fix BA080 - Archiving session & is already being processed

BA080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Archiving session & is already being processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA080 - Archiving session & is already being processed ?

  The SAP error message BA080, which states "Archiving session & is already being processed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to start an archiving session that is already in progress or has not been properly completed. This can happen for various reasons, such as a previous archiving job being interrupted or not finishing correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Sessions: Another archiving session is currently running for the same object.
  Incomplete Previous Session: A previous archiving session may have failed or been interrupted, leaving the session in a locked state.
  Database Locks: There may be database locks that prevent the new session from starting.
  System Errors: System errors or crashes during the archiving process can lead to this message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to check for any active archiving sessions. Look for sessions that are currently in progress and determine if they can be completed or canceled.
  
  
  
  Cancel Stuck Sessions:
  
  If you find a session that is stuck