How To Fix BA273 - Number of archiving session not available or nor not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Number of archiving session not available or nor not unique

What causes this issue?

You want to reload or convert an archiving session. The number of the
archiving session cannot be (uniquely) determined.

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?

Report this information to SAP

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA273 - Number of archiving session not available or nor not unique ?

  The SAP error message BA273, which states "Number of archiving session not available or not unique," typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a unique archiving session number for the requested operation, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Unique Session Numbers: There may be multiple archiving sessions with the same session number, leading to ambiguity in identifying the correct session.
  Session Not Created: The archiving session may not have been created successfully, or it may have been deleted or not yet committed.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the system from retrieving the session information correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving session.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving settings or in the related application components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archiving Sessions: Use transaction code SARA to check the existing archiving sessions. Ensure that there are no duplicate session numbers and that the session you are trying to access exists.
  Delete Duplicate Sessions: If you find duplicate sessions, you may need to delete the unnecessary ones to ensure that each session number is unique.
  Recreate the Archiving Session: If the session was not created successfully, try to recreate it. Ensure that all prerequisites for archiving are met.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving sessions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that there are no underlying issues affecting the archiving process.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for archiving in the relevant application area to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on data archiving for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.