How To Fix FG216 - Archive & cannot be used for reading

FG216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Archive & cannot be used for reading

What causes this issue?

The archive either does not exist or is affected by a database
conversion so that the data cannot be displayed correctly.

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 FG216 - Archive & cannot be used for reading ?

  The SAP error message FG216 ("Archive & cannot be used for reading") typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing archived data in the SAP system. This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Archive Status: The archive file may not be in a readable state or may have been marked as not available for reading.
  File Path Issues: The system may not be able to locate the archive file due to incorrect file paths or missing files.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  Corrupted Archive: The archive file may be corrupted or incomplete, preventing it from being read.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving object settings or in the archive management settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify the status of the archive file in the Archive Management (transaction SARA). Ensure that the archive is marked as available for reading.
  Verify File Path: