How To Fix BA237 - Maximum number of archive files reached for current archiving session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Maximum number of archive files reached for current archiving session

What causes this issue?

You should add another archive file to the current archiving session
even though the maximum number of archive files has been reached for
this archiving session.

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?

In Customizing, raise the maximum file size for the relevant archiving
object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA237 - Maximum number of archive files reached for current archiving session ?

  The SAP error message BA237, which states "Maximum number of archive files reached for current archiving session," typically occurs during the archiving process when the system has reached the predefined limit for the number of archive files that can be created in a single archiving session. This limit is set to prevent excessive resource consumption and to manage the archiving process effectively.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limit: The maximum number of archive files allowed for a single archiving session is configured in the system settings. If the number of files generated during the archiving process exceeds this limit, the error will occur.
  Large Volume of Data: If you are archiving a large volume of data, it may generate more archive files than the configured limit.
  Session Management: The archiving session may not be properly managed, leading to an accumulation of files.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase the Maximum Number of Archive Files:
  
  You can increase the limit for the maximum number of archive files allowed in the archiving session. This can be done by adjusting the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and look for the settings related to the maximum number of archive files.
  
  
  
  Split the Archiving Session:
  
  If increasing the limit is not feasible or desirable, consider splitting the archiving process into smaller sessions. This can be done by archiving smaller sets of data at a time.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Previous Sessions:
  
  Ensure that there are no errors in previous archiving sessions that might be causing the current session to fail. Review the logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Manage Archive Files:
  
  Regularly monitor the number of archive files generated and manage them appropriately to avoid hitting the limit in future sessions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving to understand the configuration settings and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BA237 error and continue with your archiving process effectively.