How To Fix HRHCP_PLAN_ARC012 - Error in the archiving class; invalid archive handle

HRHCP_PLAN_ARC012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHCP_PLAN_ARC - Message Class for Archiving Object HRHCP_PLAN

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error in the archiving class; invalid archive handle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP_PLAN_ARC012 - Error in the archiving class; invalid archive handle ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP_PLAN_ARC012 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving process related to the archiving class in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, it points to an invalid archive handle, which can occur for several reasons.
  Cause
  
  Invalid Archive Object: The archive object may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Corrupted Archive Files: The archive files may be corrupted or not properly created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the archiving configuration for the HR module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive object.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the system from accessing the archive.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Archive Object: Verify that the archive object is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Validate Archive Files: Ensure that the archive files are not corrupted. You