How To Fix EARC204 - Program stop: error reading archive file

EARC204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Program stop: error reading archive file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC204 - Program stop: error reading archive file ?

  The SAP error message EARC204, which indicates a program stop due to an error reading an archive file, typically occurs in the context of SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when dealing with archived data. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Archive File: The archive file may be corrupted or incomplete, which prevents the system from reading it properly.
  File Path Issues: The specified path to the archive file may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the expected location.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the archive file.
  File Format Issues: The archive file may not be in the expected format or may have been created with a different version of the archiving tool.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the archiving process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive File