How To Fix GX021 - The system is determining which documents are to be archived

GX021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The system is determining which documents are to be archived

What causes this issue?

The archiving program is now determining which documents (ACCTHD
entries) meet your selection conditions and are to be archived.
The larger the ACCTIT table is and the more documents meet your
selection conditions, the longer this process will last.

How to fix this error?

If the process lasts too long, you can restrict the number of documents
to be archived. The analysis program RGUANAM1 and RGUANAM2 helps you to
specify the selection criteria.
If the process terminates with an error that is connected to storage
problems in an internal table, you should increase the maximum size for
an internal table (system settings) or restrict the number of documents
to be archived.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX021 - The system is determining which documents are to be archived ?

  The SAP error message GX021, which states "The system is determining which documents are to be archived," typically occurs during the archiving process when the system is unable to determine the documents that need to be archived. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of GX021 Error
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the archiving object definition.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for archiving may be too broad or incorrectly specified, leading to the system being unable to identify specific documents.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the documents or perform the archiving.
  
  
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database, such as locks or performance problems, that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary documents.
  
  
  Program Errors: There could be bugs or