How To Fix CFD_ARCHIVE001 - Name Counter overflow

CFD_ARCHIVE001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_ARCHIVE - Custom Fields: Archive

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Name Counter overflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_ARCHIVE001 - Name Counter overflow ?

  The SAP error message CFD_ARCHIVE001: Name Counter overflow typically occurs in the context of archiving documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum limit for the name counter used for generating unique names for archived documents. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Name Counter Limit: Each archived document is assigned a unique name based on a counter. If the system has archived a large number of documents, it can exhaust the available range of unique names.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings related to archiving or document management can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFD_ARCHIVE001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reset the Name Counter:
  
  You may need to reset the name counter for the archiving object. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or SARI (Archive Information System).
  Check the specific archiving object settings and see if there is an option to reset or reinitialize