How To Fix CATS_ARCH004 - Archiving session was interrupted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATS_ARCH -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Archiving session was interrupted

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526B453AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>archiving session</> was
interrupted. This was either done manually by the user or by the
parameter specified for interrupting the session, such as exceeding the
maximum runtime or the maximum amount of data to be written.
This enables you to respond to runtime restrictions or limited available
storage space during archiving. You can complete interrupted archiving
sessions when the restrictions have been lifted.

System Response

The system interrupted the archiving session before the next
<DS:GLOS.F2484B01DD71D411A4950060B03C3B0E>data object</> was processed.
In <LS>archive management</>, this archiving session is flagged as <LS>
Interrupted</>.
After the archiving session is interrupted, the system stops further
archiving.
The system may not have completely deleted data that was archived before
the archiving session was interrupted.

How to fix this error?

You can continue an interrupted archiving session. Data objects that
must still be archived according to the selection criteria are written
to archive files.
The following prerequisites must be met:
The archiving session was interrupted either manually or according to
the set parameters. You cannot continue archiving sessions that have
been interrupted for other reasons or by archive management.
The deletion phase must already already be completed for data that was
archived up to the time of the interruption, that is, that archiving
session must have status <LS>Complete</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATS_ARCH004 - Archiving session was interrupted ?

  The SAP error message CATS_ARCH004: Archiving session was interrupted typically occurs during the archiving process of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) data. This error indicates that the archiving session did not complete successfully, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  System Errors: There may be issues with the SAP system itself, such as memory shortages, database locks, or other system-related problems.
  Data Issues: The data being archived may have inconsistencies or issues that prevent successful archiving.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings for the archiving process can lead to interruptions.
  User Interruptions: The archiving session may have been manually interrupted by a user or due to a timeout.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the archiving logs to identify specific errors or warnings that occurred during the archiving process.
  System Health Check: Ensure that the SAP system is running optimally. Check for memory issues, database locks, or other system errors.
  Data Consistency: Verify the consistency of the data being archived. You may need to run consistency checks or clean up any problematic entries.
  Reconfigure Archiving: If there are configuration issues, review and correct the archiving settings in the Customizing (transaction SPRO).
  Retry Archiving: After addressing any identified issues, you can retry the archiving process. Use transaction SARA to restart the archiving session.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to perform the task.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to archiving in CATS. Implement any recommended fixes or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.