How To Fix EARC238 - Program stop: Error updating archive indicator in ERCHARC table

EARC238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Program stop: Error updating archive indicator in ERCHARC table

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EARC238 - Details

• The SAP error message EARC238 indicates that there is a problem with updating the archive indicator in the ERCHARC table, which is related to the archiving process in SAP. This error typically occurs during the archiving of data when the system encounters an issue that prevents it from successfully updating the archive status of the relevant records.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another process, preventing the update.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the update from being applied.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to update the ERCHARC table.
  Technical Errors: There could be a technical issue, such as a database error or a problem with the archiving object configuration.
  Missing or Corrupted Data: Required data for the archiving process may be missing or corrupted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks