How To Fix BA278 - Interrupted archiving sessions still exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Interrupted archiving sessions still exist

What causes this issue?

There are still <ZH>interrupted </>archiving sessions.
As long as there are still interrupted archiving sessions, there is the
<ZH>risk </>that data could be <ZH>archived more than once</> because
not all data for archiving was written to archive files and deleted
from the database.
Take this into consideration for your subsequent procedures.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA278 - Interrupted archiving sessions still exist ?

  The SAP error message BA278 "Interrupted archiving sessions still exist" typically indicates that there are archiving sessions that were not completed successfully. This can happen for various reasons, such as system crashes, network issues, or user interruptions during the archiving process.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Archiving Sessions: The archiving process was interrupted, leaving behind incomplete sessions.
  System Crashes: If the SAP system crashes during the archiving process, it can lead to this error.
  User Intervention: Manual termination of the archiving process by a user can also result in this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database can prevent the archiving process from completing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BA278 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Incomplete Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to access the Archive Administration.
  Check for any incomplete archiving sessions. You can do this by navigating to the "Archiving Sessions" section and looking for sessions that are marked as incomplete or interrupted.
  
  
  
  Delete or Complete Incomplete Sessions:
  
  If you find any incomplete sessions, you can either delete them or try to complete them.
  To delete an incomplete session, select the session and choose the option to delete it.
  If you want to complete the session, you may need to restart the archiving process for that specific object.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for the archiving process to identify the reason for the interruption. This can provide insights into what went wrong and help prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  
  System Health Check:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system and the database are functioning correctly. Check for any performance issues or errors that might have caused the interruption.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for any specific instructions or recommendations regarding the error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Different archiving objects may have specific requirements or configurations, so ensure you are familiar with the objects you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to archiving and this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BA278 error and ensure that your archiving sessions are completed successfully.