How To Fix EARC429 - Error (&1) writing header data of print document &2 to archiving file

EARC429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Error (&1) writing header data of print document &2 to archiving file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC429 - Error (&1) writing header data of print document &2 to archiving file ?

  The SAP error message EARC429 indicates an issue with writing header data of a print document to an archiving file. This error typically occurs in the context of document archiving, where the system is trying to archive print documents but encounters a problem.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  File System Issues: The target directory for archiving may not have sufficient space, or there may be permission issues preventing the SAP system from writing to the directory.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or the archiving process can lead to this error.
  
  
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or corruption, can prevent the system from writing the necessary data.
  
  
  Document Status: The print document may be in a status that does not allow it to be archived.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the archiving process involves network paths, any network issues could also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the