How To Fix HRPA_ARCH005 - Archiving session has been interrupted

HRPA_ARCH005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Archiving session has been interrupted

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526B453AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>archiving session</> was
interrupted. It was either interrupted manually by the user or
automatically by meeting the criteria specified for interruption (for
example, the maximum runtime or the maximum amount of data to be written
was exceeded).
This allows you to react to runtime restrictions or limited storage
space during archiving. You can continue interrupted archiving sessions
at a later time and complete them when the restrictions have been
lifted.

System Response

The system has interrupted the archiving session before the next
<DS:GLOS.F2484B01DD71D411A4950060B03C3B0E>data object</> was processed.
In <LS>archive administration</>, this archiving session is flagged as
<LS>interrupted</>.
After the archiving session was interrupted, the system stops any
further archiving.
The system may not have completely deleted the data that was archived
before the archiving session was interrupted.

How to fix this error?

You can continue an interrupted archiving session. The data objects that
still need to be archived according to the selection criteria are then
written to archive files.
The following prerequisites must be met:
The archiving session has been interrupted either manually or according
to the specified parameters. You cannot continue archiving sessions that
have been interrupted by <LS>Archive Administration</> or for other
reasons.
The deletion phase must be completed for the data archived up until the
time of the interruption, that is, the archiving session must have the
status <LS>Completed</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH005 - Archiving session has been interrupted ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH005 indicates that an archiving session has been interrupted. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  System Errors: Unexpected system errors or crashes during the archiving process can interrupt the session.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or connectivity issues, can lead to interruptions.
  Insufficient Resources: Lack of system resources (CPU, memory, disk space) can cause the archiving process to fail.
  User Intervention: Manual interruption by a user or administrator can also lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving process can result in interruptions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the archiving logs to identify specific errors or warnings that occurred during the session.
  Restart the Session: If the session was interrupted, you may need to restart it. Use transaction SARA to manage