BCS_MEDIUM002 - Document could not be archived. Error code: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MEDIUM - Texts for BCS Medium for PPF

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Document could not be archived. Error code: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MEDIUM002 - Document could not be archived. Error code: &1 ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MEDIUM002 indicates that a document could not be archived due to a specific error code. The error code provided in the message (represented as &1) will give more context about the underlying issue. Here’s a general approach to understanding the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Possible Causes
  
  Missing Archive Object: The archive object for the document type may not be defined or configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving configuration settings may not be set up properly, leading to issues during the archiving process.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to archive the document may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the archiving process from completing successfully.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be archived (e.g., it may still be in use or locked).
  Technical Errors: There could be technical errors in the archiving program or related components.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check the Error Code: Look up the specific error code provided in the message to get more detailed information about the issue.
  Review Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA to check the archiving object settings.
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the required authorizations to perform archiving. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by checking the user roles.
  Document Status: Ensure that the document is in a status that allows it to be archived. If it is locked or in use, you may need to resolve those issues first.
  Database Health: Check the database for any issues that might be affecting the archiving process. This may involve working with your database administrator.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the specific error code and any relevant logs or details about the issue.