How To Fix EARC200 - First call method OPEN_ARCHIVING_CURSOR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 200

• Message text: First call method OPEN_ARCHIVING_CURSOR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC200 - First call method OPEN_ARCHIVING_CURSOR ?

  The SAP error message EARC200, which states "First call method OPEN_ARCHIVING_CURSOR," typically occurs in the context of archiving and data retrieval processes in SAP systems. This error indicates that a method that is supposed to open an archiving cursor has not been called before attempting to access archived data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the program or function module is trying to access archived data without first initializing the archiving cursor. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Sequence of Method Calls: The program may not be following the correct sequence of method calls required to access archived data.
  Missing Initialization: The necessary initialization for accessing the archiving data has not been performed.
  Program Logic Errors: There may be logical errors in the program that prevent the correct method from being called.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EARC200 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Method Calls: Ensure that the method OPEN_ARCHIVING_CURSOR is called before