How To Fix ILM_ADMIN062 - Incomplete archiving sessions still exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_ADMIN - Messages for the Archiving Work Center

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Incomplete archiving sessions still exist

What causes this issue?

The system has discovered that incomplete sessions exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

As long as there are incomplete archiving sessions, there is a chance
that data will be <ZH>archived more than once</> since not all archived
data was processed by the relevant delete program. To prevent this from
happening, proceed as follows:
Start the deletion run for the incomplete session. Only the complete
sessions remain.
Restart the write run.
<ZH>Note</>:
This is how you display incomplete sessions in <LS>Administration</>:
An incomplete session can lie outside of the set period in which the
query is stored and for this reason might <ZH>not</> be displayed in the
administration view.
In <LS>Administration</> for ILM Archiving Work Center, in the <LS>
Existing Archiving Sessions</> menu, select a relevant value in the<ZH>
Time Period</> filter to display the session.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN062 - Incomplete archiving sessions still exist ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN062 indicates that there are incomplete archiving sessions in the system. This typically occurs when an archiving process has not been completed successfully, which can prevent further archiving activities from taking place.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incomplete Archiving Sessions: The primary cause of this error is that there are archiving sessions that have not been finalized. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  System crashes or interruptions during the archiving process.
  Manual termination of the archiving job.
  Errors in the archiving process that prevent it from completing.
  
  
  
  Database Locking Issues: Sometimes, database locks can prevent the archiving process from completing.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) settings can also lead to incomplete sessions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_ADMIN062 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Sessions:
  
  Use transaction SARA to check the status of archiving sessions. Look for any sessions that are marked as incomplete.
  You can also use transaction ILM_ADMIN to view and manage ILM-related tasks.
  
  
  
  Complete or Delete Incomplete Sessions:
  
  If you find incomplete sessions, you can either complete them if possible or delete them if they are no longer needed.
  To delete an incomplete session, you can use the option provided in the archiving administration tools.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for the archiving sessions to identify any specific errors that occurred during the process. This can help you understand why the session was incomplete.
  
  
  
  Re-run Archiving Jobs:
  
  After addressing the incomplete sessions, you may need to re-run the archiving jobs to ensure that the data is archived correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for specific instructions related to the archiving object you are working with, as different objects may have different requirements and procedures.
  
  
  
  System Checks:
  
  Ensure that there are no underlying system issues, such as database performance problems or configuration errors, that could affect the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  ILM_ADMIN: ILM Administration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to archiving issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_ADMIN062 error and continue with your archiving processes. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.