How To Fix IRW_LT022 - Table &1 already exists in archiving object &2

IRW_LT022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IRW_LT - ILM LT

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Table &1 already exists in archiving object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IRW_LT022 - Table &1 already exists in archiving object &2 ?

  The SAP error message IRW_LT022 indicates that there is an attempt to create a table that already exists in the specified archiving object. This typically occurs during the archiving process when the system tries to create a new table for storing archived data, but finds that a table with the same name already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Table Creation: The archiving process is trying to create a table that has already been created in the database for the specified archiving object.
  Incomplete Cleanup: Previous archiving processes may not have completed successfully, leaving behind tables that should have been removed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Tables: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check if the table already exists. If it does, you may need to investigate why the archiving process is trying to create it again.
  
  
  Delete