How To Fix F9656 - There are archiving index lives that are not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 656

• Message text: There are archiving index lives that are not maintained

What causes this issue?

Archive index lives exist that have not been maintained. Note that the
figure (measured in days) you enter as archive index life must be
positive. This figure defines the number of days documents must remain
in the system to enable documents of this document type can be
displayed. Archive index life must be equal to or longer than document
life.

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?

Check the table and maintain any missing archive lives.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9656 - There are archiving index lives that are not maintained ?

  The SAP error message F9656, which states "There are archiving index lives that are not maintained," typically relates to issues with the archiving process in SAP, particularly concerning the archiving index. This error can occur when the system detects that there are entries in the archiving index that have not been properly maintained or updated.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Archiving Process: The archiving process may not have been completed successfully, leading to inconsistencies in the archiving index.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the archiving index from being updated correctly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving process can lead to this error.
  Missing or Corrupted Data: If the data that should be archived is missing or corrupted, it can lead to inconsistencies in the archiving index.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Logs: Review the archiving logs to identify any errors or warnings that occurred during the archiving process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Re-run Archiving Jobs: If the archiving process was incomplete, try re-running the archiving jobs to ensure that all data is archived correctly.
  Maintain Archiving Index: Use transaction code SARA to maintain the archiving index. You can check for inconsistencies and perform necessary maintenance tasks.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that there are no underlying issues affecting the archiving index.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to archiving to ensure that all steps are being followed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to archiving issues and the specific error message F9656.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the archiving process in SAP, including how to set up and maintain archiving objects.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.