How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE044 - Program &1: Termination with return code &2 in function &3, product &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Program &1: Termination with return code &2 in function &3, product &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE044 - Program &1: Termination with return code &2 in function &3, product &4 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE044 typically indicates that there was a termination in a program related to product archiving. This error can occur during the archiving process of product data in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and potential solutions:
  Cause
  
  
  Program Termination: The error message indicates that a program (denoted by &1) has terminated unexpectedly with a return code (&2). This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the product data being archived.
  Missing or incorrect configuration settings for the archiving process.
  Insufficient authorizations for the user executing the archiving job.
  Resource issues, such as memory or disk space limitations.
  
  
  
  Function Issues: The function (&3) mentioned in the error could be failing due to logic errors, incorrect parameters, or other runtime issues.
  
  
  Product Specific Issues: The product (&4) referenced may have specific issues that are causing the archiving process to fail.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the detailed logs for the program that terminated. You can find these logs in transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis). This will provide more context on why the termination occurred.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the product data is consistent and does not have any issues that could cause the archiving process to fail. You may need to run consistency checks or data cleansing processes.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Verify the configuration settings for the archiving process. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined and that the archiving object is properly configured.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the archiving job has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  Resource Availability: Check the system resources (memory, disk space) to ensure that there are no limitations that could cause the program to terminate.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you may want to debug the program to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing this error or providing patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error details, logs, and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: For archiving administration.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  ST22: For analyzing dumps.
  
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving object related to the product data you are trying to archive, as each object may have its own peculiarities.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE044 error in your SAP system.