How To Fix FG553 - System error in the internal validation of the archive key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: System error in the internal validation of the archive key

What causes this issue?

When creating the general control record in the archiving program,
archive key &v1& &v2& was created. When adding to the administration
entries at the end of the archiving run, the same key must be
transferred - that did not occur.

System Response

System error

How to fix this error?

Contact your consultant or get into direct contact with the author of
the archiving program you used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG553 - System error in the internal validation of the archive key ?

  The SAP error message FG553, which states "System error in the internal validation of the archive key," typically indicates an issue related to the archiving process in SAP. This error can occur during various operations, such as when trying to access archived data or during the archiving process itself.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Archive Key: The archive key being referenced may be corrupted or not properly formatted.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that are causing the system to fail in validating the archive key.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or the archiving process can lead to this error.
  Missing Archive Files: The required archive files may be missing or not accessible, leading to validation failures.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for accessing the archived data can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Key: Verify the integrity of the archive key being used. Ensure that it is correctly formatted and corresponds to existing archived data.
  Review Archive Logs: Check the archive logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to identify and resolve any underlying issues.
  Reconfigure Archiving Settings: Review and, if necessary, reconfigure the archiving settings for the relevant archiving object.
  Check Archive Files: Ensure that all required archive files are present and accessible in the designated archive storage location.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for specific error messages.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage and monitor the archiving process.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FG553 error in your SAP system.