How To Fix ILM_ADMIN063 - Interrupted archiving sessions still exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Interrupted archiving sessions still exist

What causes this issue?

The system has discovered that interrupted 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 still interrupted archiving sessions there is a
chance that <ZH>data may be archived more than once</> since not all
data for archiving has been written to archiving files and deleted from
the database. To prevent this from happening, proceed as follows:
First, start the deletion run for the interrupted session so that the
session has the status <LS>complete</>. You can then continue the
session.
To continue a session, select transaction <LB>SARA</>.
In the menu, select <LS>Goto</> -> <LS>Continue</> to continue the
session.
<ZH>Note</>:
This is how you display interrupted sessions in <LS>Administration</>:
An interrupted 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_ADMIN063 - Interrupted archiving sessions still exist ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN063 indicates that there are interrupted archiving sessions in the system. This typically occurs when an archiving process is not completed successfully, which can lead to inconsistencies in the archiving data and may prevent further archiving activities.
  Cause
  The interrupted archiving sessions can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  System Failures: Unexpected system shutdowns or crashes during the archiving process.
  Network Issues: Disruptions in network connectivity that affect the communication between the SAP system and the storage system.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) that prevent the archiving process from completing.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the archiving configuration that lead to failures during the archiving process.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the ILM_ADMIN063 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Archiving Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to access the archiving administration.
  Navigate to the "Archiving Sessions" section to view the status of the sessions.
  Identify the interrupted sessions and note their details.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Logs:
  
  Check the logs for the interrupted archiving sessions to understand the reason for the interruption. This can be done using transaction SLG1 (Application Log) or by reviewing the specific logs related to the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Terminate or Delete Interrupted Sessions:
  
  If the interrupted sessions cannot be resumed, you may need to terminate or delete them. This can be done in the SARA transaction by selecting the interrupted session and choosing the appropriate action (e.g., "Delete" or "Terminate").
  
  
  
  Restart the Archiving Process:
  
  After resolving the interrupted sessions, you can restart the archiving process for the relevant data. Ensure that the system is properly configured and that there are no resource limitations.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Ensure that the system has adequate resources (memory, disk space, etc.) to handle the archiving process. Monitor the system performance during archiving to prevent future interruptions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for archiving to ensure they are correct. This includes settings for the archiving object, storage locations, and any relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving and the ILM_ADMIN063 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_ADMIN063 error and continue with your archiving activities in SAP.