How To Fix FG906 - File error when writing to new archive - termination


FG906 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

  • Message number: 906

  • Message text: File error when writing to new archive - termination

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  • What causes this issue?

    During reloading, records that come from the archive files but are
    not to be written in the database were specified. These records are
    grouped together in a new archive. Errors have now occurred when
    writing the new archive.

    System Response

    Reloading was cancelled. The status of the database and the
    archives is the same as before the program start.

    How to fix this error?

    The error was on operating system level. Please inform the system
    administrator and look into the following questions:
    Is the target file system available (network problems)?
    Is there enough space in the target file system?
    Are there too many archive files so that no free name can be
    found?

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG906 - File error when writing to new archive - termination ?
    The SAP error message FG906 indicates a file error when the system attempts to write to a new archive. This error typically occurs during the archiving process, which is used to manage data by moving it from the database to an archive file for long-term storage. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
    Causes:
    
    File System Issues: The target directory for the archive may not have the necessary permissions, or the file system may be full or corrupted.
    Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be configured correctly, leading to issues when trying to create or write to the archive file.
    Network Issues: If the archive is being written to a network location, there may be connectivity issues or permissions problems.
    Disk Space: Insufficient disk space on the target location can prevent the creation of new archive files.
    File Naming Conflicts: There may be a conflict with existing files, such as

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