How To Fix FG264 - Undeleted archive files exist for &

FG264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Undeleted archive files exist for &

What causes this issue?

Undeleted archive files still exist for object &v1&.

System Response

There is a danger of data inconsistencies if objects of type &v1& are
changed in the database and at the same time are still in an archive
file in an old status.

How to fix this error?

Delete the contents of the archive files from the database by starting
the archiving deletion program. If you want to change an element from
an archive file, then reload it beforehand (archiving key is &v2&).
To do this, contact the person in charge of archiving.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG264 - Undeleted archive files exist for & ?

  The SAP error message FG264 indicates that there are undeleted archive files for a specific object or application. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving, where certain data has been archived but not all related files or entries have been properly deleted from the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Deletion Process: The archiving process may not have completed successfully, leaving behind undeleted files.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the proper deletion of archive files.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the archive files.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that prevent the deletion of the files.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FG264 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Files: Use transaction code SARA to check the status of the archived objects. Look for any inconsistencies or undeleted files.
  
  
  Delete Archive Files: If you identify undeleted archive files,