How To Fix BA232 - Archive file &1 cannot be processed because of its status

BA232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Archive file &1 cannot be processed because of its status

What causes this issue?

Due to its status, archive file &V1& cannot be processed.
A read program only processes archive files that have the status "Write
completed" , "Detlete completed", or "Backup completed".
A delete program only accepts archive files with the status "Write
completed"
If an archiving session is processed by a reload or conversion program,
none of the archive files can have the status "Write completed".

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 the current program only for archive files that fulfil these
criteria.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA232 - Archive file &1 cannot be processed because of its status ?

  The SAP error message BA232 indicates that an archive file cannot be processed due to its status. This error typically arises in the context of archiving and managing archived data in SAP systems. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  File Status: The archive file may be in a status that prevents it from being processed. This could be due to it being locked, already processed, or marked as invalid.
  File Corruption: The archive file might be corrupted or incomplete, which can lead to processing issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to process the archive file may not have the necessary authorizations to access or manipulate the file.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the archiving object that are not correctly set, leading to issues with file processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Status: Use transaction code SARA to check the status of the archive file. Ensure that it is in a