How To Fix EARC355 - Program stop: Error reading the archiving Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Program stop: Error reading the archiving Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC355 - Program stop: Error reading the archiving Customizing ?

  The SAP error message EARC355, which states "Program stop: Error reading the archiving Customizing," typically occurs when there is an issue with the archiving configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including missing or incorrect configuration settings, issues with the database, or problems with the archiving object.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The archiving customizing settings for the specific archiving object may not be properly defined or may be missing.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the system from reading the necessary customizing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been errors during the transport process.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corrupted entries in the customizing tables related to archiving.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA and check the archiving object configuration. Ensure that all necessary customizing entries are present and correctly configured.
  Verify that the archiving object is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving customizing settings. Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks to ensure that there are no issues with the database that could affect reading the customizing data.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the customizing settings were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Check for Corruption:
  
  Investigate the relevant customizing tables (e.g., TARC, TARCC) for any inconsistencies or corrupted entries. You may need to restore these from a backup if corruption is found.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify the exact point of failure. This may require assistance from a developer or SAP Basis consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and customizing settings for specific archiving objects.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.