How To Fix BA379 - Program error: The access mode for the archive handle has changed

BA379 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Program error: The access mode for the archive handle has changed

What causes this issue?

An archive handle can be opened in test or in production mode.
For any given archive handle the access mode that is transferred to
function module ARCHIVE_DELETE via parameter IV_DELTEST may not change.
However, in this case the access mode has changed.

System Response

The program was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Program correction

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact SAP Support.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA379 - Program error: The access mode for the archive handle has changed ?

  The SAP error message BA379, which states "Program error: The access mode for the archive handle has changed," typically occurs in the context of archiving and accessing archived data in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the access mode of the archive handle being used, which can lead to issues when trying to read or manipulate archived data.
  Causes:
  
  Access Mode Change: The access mode for the archive handle may have been changed unexpectedly. This can happen if the archive handle was opened in a certain mode (e.g., read-only) and then an attempt was made to access it in a different mode (e.g., write).
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes or users are trying to access the same archive handle simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and result in this error.
  Corrupted Archive: The archive file itself may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to access issues.
  System Configuration: