How To Fix BA240 - Call by archiving class &1 during initialization phase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Call by archiving class &1 during initialization phase

What causes this issue?

Archiving class &V1& tried to determine its registration information
before the end of the initialization phase.

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?

If &V1& is an SAP archiving class, contact SAP with this information.
If this is a customer-specific archiving class, adjust it so that this
function is not called prematurely.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA240 - Call by archiving class &1 during initialization phase ?

  The SAP error message BA240, which states "Call by archiving class &1 during initialization phase," typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the initialization of the archiving process for a specific archiving class.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Archiving Class: The archiving class specified in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues related to the archiving object or the archiving class that prevent the initialization from completing successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database that are causing the archiving process to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Class: Verify that the archiving class specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant customizing settings in transaction code SARA.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the archiving object and its associated settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for the archiving class, file paths, and any other related parameters.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context. You can use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs.
  System Consistency: Check for any inconsistencies in the database or system that may be affecting the archiving process. This may involve running consistency checks or database maintenance tasks.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving class or object for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the general archiving process in SAP, including how to set up and manage archiving objects and classes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.