How To Fix F9051 - Archive index status for & archive changed to 'partially deleted'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F9 - Messages from all FI Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Archive index status for & archive changed to 'partially deleted'

What causes this issue?

In the index removal/addition program, archive indexes are removed
from/ added to the database. This means that for some archive files in
the database, the archive indexes are incomplete (some archive indexes
are available, others for the same file are missing).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9051 - Archive index status for & archive changed to 'partially deleted' ?

  The SAP error message F9051 indicates that the archive index status for a specific archive has changed to "partially deleted." This typically occurs when there are issues with the archiving process or when the system detects inconsistencies in the archive index.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Deletion Process: The archive might have been partially deleted due to an interruption during the deletion process, such as a system crash or a manual intervention.
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the archive index from being updated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving or deletion operations.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or the archiving process can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Status: Use transaction SARA to check the status of the archive. Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the archiving logs.
  Reprocess the Archive: If the archive is indeed partially deleted, you may need to reprocess the archive. This can be done by using the "Reprocess" function in transaction SARA.
  Delete the Archive Index: If the archive is no longer needed, you can delete the archive index manually. This can be done in transaction SARA by selecting the appropriate archiving object and choosing the option to delete the index.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving and deletion operations.
  Database Consistency Check: Run database consistency checks to identify and resolve any underlying issues that may be causing the error.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to archiving issues and error F9051 for more detailed guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on archiving processes and best practices to ensure that your archiving setup is correct.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.