How To Fix COM_DML_CUST162 - Archiving object & already exists

COM_DML_CUST162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_CUST - MDF Messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Archiving object & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_CUST162 - Archiving object & already exists ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_CUST162 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the archiving process of a specific object, where the system is trying to archive data that already exists in the archive. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the archiving of documents or data records.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Duplicate Archiving Attempts: The system may be attempting to archive data that has already been archived previously.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the archiving process from completing successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the archiving operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_DML_CUST162 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Archives: Verify if the data you are trying to archive has already been archived. You can do