How To Fix BA408 - Archiving session &3, writing completed; job &1 ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Archiving session &3, writing completed; job &1 ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA408 - Archiving session &3, writing completed; job &1 ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message BA408 typically indicates that an archiving session has been completed successfully, but it may also imply that there are issues related to the archiving process or the job that was executed. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the message and potential causes and solutions:
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Session Completion: The message indicates that the archiving session (identified by &3) has completed writing. This is generally a normal message indicating that the archiving job (identified by &1 and ID &2) has finished its task.
  Job Status: If there are issues with the job, such as it not being able to complete successfully or if there are warnings/errors logged during the process, this message may be accompanied by other error messages.
  Data Consistency: There may be concerns about data consistency or integrity if the archiving process did not complete as expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for the archiving job (job ID &1) to identify any warnings or errors that occurred during the archiving process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Verify Archiving Objects: Ensure that the archiving objects being processed are correctly configured and that there are no issues with the data being archived.
  Check for Dependencies: Make sure that there are no dependencies or locks on the data that could prevent successful archiving.
  Re-run the Archiving Job: If the job did not complete successfully, consider re-running the archiving job after addressing any identified issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the archiving process or the error message BA408.
  System Performance: Ensure that the system has adequate resources (memory, disk space) to perform the archiving process efficiently.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including the configuration of archiving objects and the use of transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration).
  Monitoring Tools: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of background jobs and analyze their logs.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving and specific error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.