How To Fix /EACC/ARCHIV045 - Archiving for accounting system &1 has already been saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/ARCHIV -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Archiving for accounting system &1 has already been saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/ARCHIV045 - Archiving for accounting system &1 has already been saved ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/ARCHIV045 indicates that an archiving process for a specific accounting system (denoted by &1) has already been completed and saved. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to archive data that has already been archived, or when there is a misconfiguration in the archiving process.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Archiving Attempt: The most common cause is that the archiving process is being executed again for an accounting system that has already been archived.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the archiving settings that is causing the system to believe that the archiving process is still active or has not been completed.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the database or in the archiving logs that lead the system to think that the archiving process is still pending.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify the status of the archiving process for the specific accounting system. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to see if the data has indeed been archived.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the archiving configuration for the accounting system is set up correctly. Check the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Avoid Duplicate Runs: If you are trying to run the archiving process again, ensure that it is necessary and that the previous archiving run has been completed successfully.
  Delete or Adjust Archive Objects: If you need to re-archive data, you may need to delete the existing archive objects or adjust the settings to allow for re-archiving, but this should be done with caution and typically requires administrative privileges.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for your specific version of SAP, as there may be specific instructions or patches available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA for archiving administration, SARI for archiving information, and SAD1 for displaying archive files.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to archiving processes. You can search for notes that reference the error message or archiving in general.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or potential bugs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your archiving processes are functioning correctly.