How To Fix HREIC_ARC001 - Archive handle 0 is not intended for write access

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC_ARC - Message Class for Archiving Object HR_EIC

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Archive handle 0 is not intended for write access

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_ARC001 - Archive handle 0 is not intended for write access ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_ARC001: Archive handle 0 is not intended for write access typically occurs when there is an attempt to write to an archive handle that is not open for writing. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data archiving in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Archive Handle: The archive handle being referenced (in this case, handle 0) is not valid for write operations. This could be due to the handle being closed or not properly initialized.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  Programmatic Errors: If custom code or enhancements are involved, there may be errors in the logic that handles the archive operations.
  System State: The system may be in a state where it cannot perform write operations to the archive, possibly due to locks or other constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Handle: Ensure that the archive handle being used is