How To Fix FG672 - SAP archive &: Number of documents read/retrieved: &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 672

• Message text: SAP archive &: Number of documents read/retrieved: &/&

What causes this issue?

SAP archive &v1&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Documents read from the archive: &v2&
Documents retrieved on the data base: &v3&
Documents written to a new archive: &v4&

System Response

Information

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG672 - SAP archive &: Number of documents read/retrieved: &/& ?

  The SAP error message FG672 typically relates to issues encountered during the archiving process, specifically when the system is unable to retrieve or read the expected number of documents from the archive. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of an archiving job or when attempting to access archived data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Archive Configuration: The archiving object may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in reading the archived documents.
  Missing Archive Files: The required archive files may be missing or not accessible in the specified archive directory.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived documents.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of archived data.
  Corrupted Archive Files: The archive files themselves may be corrupted, leading to read errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Configuration: Verify that the archiving object is correctly configured in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Verify Archive Files: Check the archive directory to ensure that the required archive files are present and accessible. If files are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving job has the necessary authorizations to access the archived documents. You may need to adjust user roles or permissions.
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure that it is functioning correctly. Look for any errors or issues that may be affecting data retrieval.
  Check for Corruption: If you suspect that the archive files are corrupted, you may need to run a consistency check or restore from a backup if available.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Archiving: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how data is archived and how to manage archived data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for 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 FG672 error in your SAP system.