How To Fix EARC377 - Program stop: Error closing archive file

EARC377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Program stop: Error closing archive file

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EARC377 - Details

• The SAP error message EARC377, which indicates a program stop due to an error closing an archive file, typically arises in the context of the Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when dealing with data archiving processes in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The archive file may be located on a file system that is full, read-only, or has permission issues, preventing the system from closing the file properly.
  Network Issues: If the archive file is stored on a network location, network connectivity issues could lead to problems when trying to close the file.
  File Locking: The archive file might be locked by another process or user, preventing the SAP system from closing it.
  Corrupted Archive File: The archive file itself may be corrupted, leading to errors during the closing process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or the ADK