How To Fix /EACC/ARCHIV046 - Archiving for accounting system &1 has already been released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/ARCHIV -

• Message number: 046

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/ARCHIV046 - Archiving for accounting system &1 has already been released ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/ARCHIV046 indicates that an archiving process for a specific accounting system (denoted by &1) has already been released. This typically means that the archiving request has already been processed or is in the process of being executed, and therefore, a new request cannot be initiated for the same accounting system until the previous one is completed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Archiving Request: The most common cause is that a user or process has attempted to initiate an archiving request for an accounting system that is already in the process of being archived.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the archiving process for that accounting system, preventing new requests from being processed.
  Incomplete Previous Archiving: If a previous archiving job did not complete successfully, it may still be marked as active, leading to this error when trying to start a new job.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check the status of the archiving request for the specific accounting system. Look for any active or pending jobs.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs. Check if there is an active job related to the archiving process for the accounting system in question. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Cancel or Delete Stuck Jobs:
  
  If you find that a job is stuck or has failed, you may need to cancel or delete it. This can be done from the SM37 transaction by selecting the job and choosing the appropriate action.
  
  
  
  Re-run Archiving:
  
  Once you have confirmed that there are no active jobs for the accounting system, you can attempt to re-run the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any locks on the database or application level that might be preventing the archiving process from being initiated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving processes specific to your version of SAP, as there may be version-specific considerations or additional configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.