How To Fix FG756 - File is in optical archive

FG756 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 756

• Message text: File is in optical archive

What causes this issue?

Following a successful transport, the file is in the optical
archive. They can be reloaded again with F040.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG756 - File is in optical archive ?

  The SAP error message FG756, which states "File is in optical archive," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a file that has been archived and stored in an optical archive system. This means that the file is not available in the standard database or file system but is instead stored in a separate archival system designed for long-term storage.
  
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The file in question has been archived as part of SAP's data management strategy to optimize database performance and reduce storage costs.
  Access Attempt: Users may attempt to access the file directly from the database or file system without going through the appropriate archival retrieval process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the file is indeed archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes related to archiving (e.g., SARA for archiving administration).
  
  
  Retrieve the File: If you need