How To Fix BA234 - Archiving session &1 could not be processed because of its status


BA234 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BA - Data Archiving

  • Message number: 234

  • Message text: Archiving session &1 could not be processed because of its status

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  • What causes this issue?

    The current program processes archiving session &V1&. This archiving
    session does not have the required status for this action.
    Only incomplete or complete archiving sessions are accepted by a read
    program.
    A delete program processes only files for an incomplete archiving
    session.
    To be processed by a reload program, an archiving session must have the
    status "Complete" or "Being Reloaded" .
    A conversion program processes complete archiving sessions only.
    Interrupted archiving sessions cannot be converted.

    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?

    For the current program, use only archiving sessions that fulfill the
    criteria mentioned. You can determine the status of an archiving
    session in archive management in transaction SARA.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA234 - Archiving session &1 could not be processed because of its status ?
    The SAP error message BA234 indicates that an archiving session could not be processed due to its current status. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving processes in SAP, where the system is unable to proceed with an archiving session because it is in a status that does not allow further processing.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Status: The archiving session may be in a status that does not permit processing, such as "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Error."
    Session Lock: The session might be locked by another user or process, preventing any modifications or processing.
    Incomplete Session: The session may not have been completed properly in a previous run, leaving it in an inconsistent state.
    Authorization Issues: The user attempting to process the session may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Session Status: Use transaction code SARA to check the status of the archiving session. Look for any sessions that are in a problematic

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