How To Fix EA836 - Archive information for archive & could not be read

EA836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Archive information for archive & could not be read

What causes this issue?

The system tried internally to read the information relating to the
current archive. This was not possible. There is probably an internal
error in the archiving programs.

System Response

When creating an IDoc status record, the appropriate data about the
current archive cannot be updated.

How to fix this error?

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 EA836 - Archive information for archive & could not be read ?

  The SAP error message EA836, which states "Archive information for archive & could not be read," typically indicates that the system is unable to access or read the archive information for a specific archive object. This can occur for various reasons, including issues with the archive file, configuration problems, or database inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archive Files: The archive files may have been deleted or moved from their expected location.
  Incorrect Archive Path: The path to the archive files may be incorrectly configured in the system settings.
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that stores the archive information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the archive information.
  Configuration Errors: The archive object may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Files: Verify that the archive files exist in the expected directory. If they are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup.
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