How To Fix COM_DML_ENGINE201 - Error whle starting archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_ENGINE - MDF Processing Layer

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Error whle starting archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE201 - Error whle starting archiving ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE201 typically occurs when there is an issue related to the archiving process in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to start the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database connection or the database itself.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The data that is supposed to be archived may be incomplete or missing.
  Locking Issues: The data may be locked by another process, preventing the archiving from starting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the archiving object is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the settings in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Ensure that the necessary customizing settings for the archiving object are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving. Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection settings in transaction DBACOCKPIT or SM59. Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the data that might be preventing the archiving process from starting. If there are locks, you may need to release them.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for more detailed error messages. You can do this using transaction SLG1. Look for logs related to the archiving process to identify any specific issues.
  
  
  
  Test Archiving:
  
  Try to run a test archiving job with a smaller dataset to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with specific data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU01: User Maintenance
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the COM_DML_ENGINE201 error when starting archiving in SAP.