How To Fix EARC406 - Program stop: Error updating archiving indicator in table &V1&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Program stop: Error updating archiving indicator in table &V1&

What causes this issue?

When the archiving indicator was updated in table &V1&, an error (SUBRC:
&V4&) occurred in interval &V2& to &V3& of the invoicing documents.

System Response

Current processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Find and correct the source of the error and start the program again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC406 - Program stop: Error updating archiving indicator in table &V1& ?

  The SAP error message EARC406 indicates that there was a program stop due to an error while updating the archiving indicator in a specific table (denoted by &V1&). This error typically occurs during the archiving process when the system attempts to update the archiving status of records in a database table but encounters an issue.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another process, preventing the update from occurring.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the archiving indicator from being updated.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to update the archiving indicator.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as database connectivity problems or issues with the underlying database itself.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or related settings may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the other processes to complete or resolve the locks.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data in the relevant tables to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause of the issue.
  Reconfigure Archiving Object: If there are configuration issues, review the settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA and make necessary adjustments.
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that there are no underlying issues affecting performance.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  SM12: For checking and managing locks.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving processes and best practices to ensure compliance with recommended procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EARC406 error effectively.