How To Fix FG702 - Archiving administration is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Archiving administration is blocked

What causes this issue?

Reorganization object &v2& from application &v1& is blocked by another
program run.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the object block is up-to-date. Choose
<LS>Administration -> Monitor -> Block entries</>. Select the table
name "TR01" and initialize the user ID.
If it is an old entry, ask your SAP system administrator to delete this
entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG702 - Archiving administration is blocked ?

  The SAP error message FG702, which states "Archiving administration is blocked," typically indicates that there is an issue preventing the archiving process from proceeding. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Archiving Sessions: If there are incomplete or failed archiving sessions, the system may block further archiving activities.
  Lock Entries: There may be lock entries in the database that prevent the archiving process from being executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving activities.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or related settings can lead to this error.
  System Errors: General system errors or inconsistencies in the database can also lead to this message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Sessions:
  
  Go to transaction SARA and check for any incomplete archiving sessions. If you find any, you may need to complete or delete them.
  Use the Archiving Administration to monitor the status of archiving sessions.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  Check for any lock entries using transaction SM12. If you find locks related to archiving, you may need to delete them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the archiving object is properly defined.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  Perform a system check to identify any underlying issues. You can use transaction SM21 to check the system log for any errors that might be related to archiving.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archiving Administration
  SM12: Display and Delete Lock Entries
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FG702 error and implement a solution to unblock the archiving administration in your SAP system.