How To Fix FG500 - Archive key already exists

FG500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Archive key already exists

What causes this issue?

The SAP archive key must be unique.

System Response

Invalid input value.

How to fix this error?

Select a different key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG500 - Archive key already exists ?

  The SAP error message FG500, which states "Archive key already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to archive a document or data that has already been archived previously. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of document management or data archiving processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Archiving Attempt: The most common cause is that the system is trying to archive a document or record that has already been archived, leading to a conflict.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data that prevent the archiving process from completing successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Archives: Verify if the document or record in question has already been archived. You can do this by checking the archive logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to view archived documents.
  Review Archiving