How To Fix IUUC_TAB226 - Archive '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IUUC_TAB - IUUC: Messages for table analysis

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Archive '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUUC_TAB226 - Archive '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IUUC_TAB226 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified archive file. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's data archiving process, particularly when dealing with the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or archiving objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive File: The specified archive file does not exist in the designated archive directory.
  Incorrect Archive Path: The path to the archive file may be incorrectly configured in the system settings.
  File Deletion: The archive file may have been deleted or moved from its original location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the archive file or the directory where it is stored.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Archive File Existence:
  
  Check the specified path for the archive file. Ensure that the file actually exists in the expected location.
  If the file is missing, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it if possible.
  
  
  
  Check Archive Path Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check the settings for the relevant archiving object.
  Ensure that the archive file path is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Policies:
  
  If the archive file was deleted, review your data retention and deletion policies to ensure that files are not being removed prematurely.
  
  
  
  Permissions Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary permissions to access the archive directory and files.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Archive:
  
  If the archive file is irretrievably lost, you may need to re-run the archiving process for the relevant data to create a new archive file.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data archiving and ILM for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IUUC_TAB226 error and implement a solution to resolve it.