How To Fix BA249 - Data stream in archive file &1 is shorter than expected

BA249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Data stream in archive file &1 is shorter than expected

What causes this issue?

When reading file &V1&, the system expected at least &V3& bytes at
position &V2&. This fell below this limit.

System Response

Reading the file was terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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 BA249 - Data stream in archive file &1 is shorter than expected ?

  The SAP error message BA249 indicates that there is an issue with the data stream in an archive file. Specifically, it means that the data stream in the archive file is shorter than what the system expected. This can occur during the process of reading or processing archived data.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Archive File: The archive file may be corrupted, which can happen due to incomplete writes, disk errors, or issues during the archiving process.
  Incorrect File Size: The file may have been truncated or not fully written, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual size of the data stream.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the archiving software used to create the archive and the version of SAP trying to read it.
  File Transfer Issues: If the archive file was transferred over a network, it may have been corrupted during the transfer process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive File Integrity: Verify the integrity of