How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE033 - Archiving terminated: PME interface error occured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving and Deletion of Products

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Archiving terminated: PME interface error occured

What causes this issue?

During product archiving one or more products were found to have
multi-value attributes. These require archiving to call the PME
interface via a function module &1 that could not be found during
runtime.

System Response

The current archiving program is terminated because of this error.
The products are not archived and no archive is written.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person responsible in SAP Support or create a message for
the archiving object &2 with this error message.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE033 - Archiving terminated: PME interface error occured ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE033 indicates that an archiving process has been terminated due to a PME (Product Master Data) interface error. This error typically occurs during the archiving of product master data in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the product master data that prevent successful archiving.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the PME interface or archiving settings can lead to this error.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the archiving process may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system resource limitations.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the PME interface, they might be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the specific cause of the PME interface error.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like MM02 or MM03 to check the product master data for inconsistencies. Correct any issues found.
  Configuration Review: Verify the configuration settings for the PME interface and archiving process. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  System Resources: Check the system resources (memory, CPU, etc.) to ensure that the system is not under heavy load or facing performance issues.
  Custom Code Review: If there are custom developments related to the PME interface, review the code for any potential issues or errors.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Applying a relevant note may resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archiving Administration), SLG1 (Application Log), and MM02/MM03 (Material Master).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving processes and the PME interface for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.