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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 906

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

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 naming conventions or file locks.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user account running the SAP process has the necessary permissions to write to the target directory.
  Verify Disk Space: Check the available disk space on the file system where the archive is being written. Free up space if necessary.
  Review Configuration: Go to the transaction code SARA and check the configuration for the archiving object. Ensure that all settings are correct.
  Check File System Health: Run file system checks to ensure there are no corruption issues. If the file system is full, consider cleaning up unnecessary files.
  Network Path Validation: If the archive is being written to a network location, verify that the network path is accessible and that there are no connectivity issues.
  Review Logs: Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to archiving and the FG906 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) and SLG1 (Application Log) for managing archiving processes and reviewing logs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on archiving processes to ensure that best practices are being followed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages for a more in-depth analysis.