How To Fix /EACC/ARCHIV004 - Inconsistent data - system error

/EACC/ARCHIV004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/ARCHIV -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Inconsistent data - system error

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/EACC/ARCHIV004 - Details

• The SAP error message /EACC/ARCHIV004 Inconsistent data - system error typically indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data related to the archiving process in the SAP system. This error can occur during the archiving or deletion of data, and it may be due to various reasons such as:
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database tables that are being accessed during the archiving process.
  Missing or Corrupted Data: Required data for the archiving process may be missing or corrupted.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or related settings can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the archiving process can also trigger this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific versions that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies. You may