How To Fix CD653 - The archive handle & is not intended for write access

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 653

• Message text: The archive handle & is not intended for write access

What causes this issue?

You tried to write an archive with the handle &V1&.
This handle is registered for read access.

System Response

The access is not possible.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'ARCHIVE_CLASS_MESSAGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD653 - The archive handle & is not intended for write access ?

  The SAP error message CD653, which states "The archive handle & is not intended for write access," typically occurs when there is an attempt to write to an archive that is not configured for write access. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to archive data or when accessing an archive that is in a read-only state.
  Causes:
  
  Read-Only Archive: The archive handle you are trying to use is set to read-only mode, meaning it cannot accept new data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archive settings in the SAP system may not be correctly configured to allow writing to the specified archive.
  File System Permissions: The underlying file system where the archive is stored may have permissions set that prevent writing.
  Archive Status: The archive may be in a state that does not allow writing, such as being closed or finalized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archive Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the archive in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow write access.
  You can check this in transaction SARA (Archive Administration) by looking at the archive object settings.
  
  
  
  Review Archive Handle:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct archive handle. If you are trying to write to an archive that is not intended for that purpose, you will need to use the appropriate handle.
  
  
  
  File System Permissions:
  
  Check the file system permissions for the directory where the archive files are stored. Ensure that the SAP application server has the necessary permissions to write to that location.
  
  
  
  Archive Status:
  
  If the archive is closed or finalized, you may need to reopen it or create a new archive for writing. This can also be checked in transaction SARA.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for specific details on how to configure and manage archive handles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Archiving Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for archiving in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.