How To Fix EDMS_MAIN026 - The system error & occurred when writing to the archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDMS_MAIN - EDMS - Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The system error & occurred when writing to the archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDMS_MAIN026 - The system error & occurred when writing to the archive ?

  The SAP error message EDMS_MAIN026 indicates that there was a system error when attempting to write data to the archive. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with the Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when archiving documents in SAP.
  Causes
  
  File System Issues: The target directory for the archive might not have the correct permissions, or the file system may be full or not accessible.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or database performance can lead to this error.
  SAP Notes: There may be known issues or bugs that have been addressed in SAP Notes that are not yet applied to your system.
  Insufficient Resources: The system may not have enough memory or processing power to complete the archiving operation.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check File System Permissions: Ensure that the user under which the SAP system is running has the necessary permissions to write to the archive directory.
  Verify Disk Space: Check if there is sufficient disk space available on the file system where the archive is being written.
  Review Configuration: Double-check the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the archiving process is properly defined.
  Check SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes related to archiving and the specific archiving object you are working with.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor system performance and check for any resource bottlenecks.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  Test with Smaller Data Sets: If possible, try archiving a smaller set of data to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is related to data volume.
  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: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM50/SM66: Process Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Regularly check the SAP Support Portal for any updates or patches related to archiving issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EDMS_MAIN026 error effectively.