How To Fix EI669 - Error occurred while loading archive back into table & for year &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 669

• Message text: Error occurred while loading archive back into table & for year &.

What causes this issue?

Entries already exist in the database table for the declaration year
for which you want to recall data from the archive. Since it would
cause conflicts during posting (double entries with the same key), ,the
archive data cannot be loaded back into this database table.

System Response

Current processing was halted.

How to fix this error?

Archive and delete the current entries for the corresponding year in
the database table (see header line). Afterwards, you can reload the
old archive back into the system.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI669 - Error occurred while loading archive back into table & for year &. ?

  The SAP error message EI669 typically indicates that there was an issue while trying to load an archive back into a table for a specific year. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data archiving or when attempting to restore archived data.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the archive may be corrupted or not match the expected format.
  Missing Dependencies: The table or related objects may have dependencies that are not met, such as missing keys or related entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the data.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues, such as locks, constraints, or other database-related errors.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving process or in the related tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive File: Verify the integrity of the archive file. If it is corrupted, you may need to restore it from a backup.
  Review Logs: Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the specific issue.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Database Consistency: Run database consistency checks to ensure that there are no issues with the database that could be causing the error.
  Reconfigure Archiving: If there are configuration issues, review the archiving settings and ensure they are correctly set up.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex data structures or configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SLG1 (Application Log) for managing archiving processes and reviewing logs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for archiving processes specific to your version of SAP, as procedures and best practices may vary.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EI669 error effectively.