How To Fix EARC026 - The archive file could not be closed

EARC026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The archive file could not be closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC026 - The archive file could not be closed ?

  The SAP error message EARC026, which states "The archive file could not be closed," typically occurs during the archiving process when the system encounters issues while trying to finalize or close an archive file. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes of EARC026
  
  
  File System Issues: The underlying file system may have issues such as insufficient disk space, file permission problems, or file system corruption.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the archive is being written to a network location, network interruptions or permissions issues can prevent the file from being closed properly.
  
  
  Archiving Object Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving object settings or the archiving process itself.
  
  
  Database Locking: If the database is locked or if there are ongoing transactions that interfere with the archiving process, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  SAP Kernel Issues: Sometimes, bugs or issues in the SAP kernel version being