How To Fix BA259 - Archiving class &1 tried to open a data container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Archiving class &1 tried to open a data container

What causes this issue?

Archiving class &V1& used function module ARCHIVE_NEW_OBJECT to try
and open a data container to write data to. This function module can
only be called by the write program for the 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?

If archiving class &V1& was provided by SAP, report this information to
SAP. If this is a customer-specific archiving class, modify it so that
the function module ARCHIVE_NEW_OBJECT is not called.

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 BA259 - Archiving class &1 tried to open a data container ?

  The SAP error message BA259 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving process, specifically that the archiving class (denoted by &1) is trying to open a data container that is not accessible or does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios related to data archiving in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Container: The data container that the archiving class is trying to access may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data container.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the archiving settings or the archiving object.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent access to the data container.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving class was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Container: Verify that the data container exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant archiving object and its configuration.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving class and data container.
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Database Check: Check the database for any issues that might be preventing access to the data container. This may involve checking logs or running database consistency checks.
  Recreate Data Container: If the data container is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if possible.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving class for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific archiving class or error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving objects and check their status.
  Logs: Review system logs (SM21) and application logs (SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BA259 error and implement a solution.