How To Fix FG908 - Old archive files and data base are unchanged

FG908 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 908

• Message text: Old archive files and data base are unchanged

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG908 - Old archive files and data base are unchanged ?

  The SAP error message FG908 ("Old archive files and database are unchanged") typically occurs during the archiving process when the system detects that the archive files being processed have not changed since the last time they were accessed. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No New Data to Archive: The most common reason for this error is that there are no new records that meet the archiving criteria since the last archiving run.
  Incorrect Archiving Object Configuration: The archiving object may not be configured correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any new data.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the archive files are stored, preventing the system from accessing or recognizing changes.
  Database Locking: If the database is locked or if there are transactions that are preventing changes from being committed, this error may occur.
  Archiving Process Not