How To Fix FG264 - Undeleted archive files exist for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 This typically occurs in the context of data archiving, where certain data has been archived but not all related files or entries have been properly deleted from the system.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, you can attempt to delete them manually. This can also be done through transaction SARA by selecting the appropriate archiving object and using the delete function.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the archiving configuration is set up correctly. Check the settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete archive files. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction SARA to run consistency checks for the archiving object. This can help identify any issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data archiving for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error FG264 for additional guidance and solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FG264 error and ensure that your archiving process is functioning correctly.