How To Fix BA115 - Archive handle & is not intended for write access

BA115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Archive handle & is not intended for write access

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA115 - Archive handle & is not intended for write access ?

  The SAP error message BA115, which states "Archive handle & is not intended for write access," typically occurs when there is an attempt to write to an archive that is not configured for write access. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to archive data or when accessing archived data in a way that requires write permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Read-Only Archive: The archive handle you are trying to access is set to read-only mode. This means that no new data can be written to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archive object or the archive file may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Access Rights: The user or process attempting to write to the archive may not have the necessary permissions.
  Archive Status: The archive may be in a status that does not allow writing, such as being closed or finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the archive object in transaction SARA. Ensure