How To Fix BA262 - Archiving class &1 passed data more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Archiving class &1 passed data more than once

What causes this issue?

Archiving class &V1& transferred data to the Archive Development Kit
(ADK) using both the interface for subroutine &V1&_GET_DATA and using
the ADK function modules.

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, adjust it so that
data is only transferred in one way.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA262 - Archiving class &1 passed data more than once ?

  The SAP error message BA262, which states "Archiving class &1 passed data more than once," typically occurs during the archiving process when the system detects that the same data is being processed multiple times for a specific archiving class. This can lead to inconsistencies and errors in the archiving process.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data: The most common cause of this error is that the same data records are being selected for archiving more than once. This can happen due to incorrect selection criteria or if the data has not been properly marked as archived in previous runs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving class, leading to improper handling of data.
  Program Logic Errors: If custom programs or enhancements are involved in the archiving process, there may be logic errors that cause the same data to be processed multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used for the archiving run to ensure that it is correctly set up to avoid selecting the same records multiple times.
  Review Archiving Logs: Check the archiving logs for any previous runs to see if the records in question have already been archived. This can help identify if the records are being selected again erroneously.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that there are no duplicates or inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration, review the settings for the archiving object and make necessary adjustments.
  Custom Code Review: If there are custom programs involved, review the code to ensure that it is not causing the same records to be processed multiple times.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Classes: Understand the specific archiving class mentioned in the error message. Each archiving class corresponds to a specific type of data and has its own configuration and rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for archiving processes to understand best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.