How To Fix GD_ARCHIV121 - The summary records were not cumulated when read from the archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD_ARCHIV - Messages of Function Group GD_ARCHIV

• Message number: 121

• Message text: The summary records were not cumulated when read from the archive

What causes this issue?

For the period breakdown, you also want to create cumulated period
values. A prerequisite is that the totals records already read must be
in a cumulated form. This is however not the case.

System Response

The period breakdown cannot be provided with the desired, cumulated
form.

How to fix this error?

Access function module "PERIOD_VALUES_FOR_TOTALS_GET" with the
parameter "I_WITH_CUMULATED_VALUES" = SPACE or read the totals records
first with function module "SUMMARY_REC_FROM_ARCHIVE_GET" in cumulated
form (I_WITH_CUMULATED_SUMS = 'X').

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD_ARCHIV121 - The summary records were not cumulated when read from the archive ?

  The SAP error message GD_ARCHIV121 indicates that there was an issue with reading summary records from the archive. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving and can be related to various factors. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archive Files: The archive files that contain the summary records may be missing or not accessible.
  Corrupted Archive Files: The archive files could be corrupted, leading to issues when trying to read the summary records.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the archiving settings or the archive object.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the database may not be consistent with the archived data, leading to discrepancies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive files.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Files: Verify that the archive files are present in the designated archive directory and are not corrupted. You can use transaction SARA to check the status of the archive files.
  Recreate Archive: If the archive files are corrupted, you may need to recreate the archive. This involves re-running the archiving process for the relevant data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the archive object is properly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that the data is consistent with the archived records. This may involve running specific reports or transactions to identify inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the archive files. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Used for managing data archiving in SAP.
  SARI: Used for displaying archived data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to data archiving for best practices and guidelines on managing archive files and objects.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.