How To Fix BA271 - At the end of the initialization phase, archiving class registered by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 271

• Message text: At the end of the initialization phase, archiving class registered by &1

What causes this issue?

Archiving object or archiving class &V1& tried to register an archiving
class after 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 archiving object or archiving class &V1& was provided by SAP,
report this information to SAP. If it is a customer-specific object,
adjust it so that it is no longer possible to register an archiving
class after the initialization phase. The initialization phase ends
when the archiving object calls function module ARCHIVE_NEW_OBJECT for
the first time.

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 BA271 - At the end of the initialization phase, archiving class registered by &1 ?

  The SAP error message BA271 typically indicates an issue related to the archiving process in SAP, specifically during the initialization phase of an archiving job. The message suggests that there is a problem with the archiving class that has been registered.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Class Issues: The archiving class mentioned in the error message may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user executing the archiving job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving class.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the archiving object or the related settings in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the archiving process from completing successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Class: Verify that the archiving class mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving job has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration of the archiving object associated with the archiving class. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the archiving object is properly defined.
  Check Logs: Look at the logs for the archiving job to gather more details about the error. You can find logs in transaction code SLG1 (Application Log).
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data that is being archived. This may involve checking for any inconsistencies or issues in the database tables related to the archiving object.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving class and object for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.