How To Fix KD705 - Archive already opened, but not for writing (Handle &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Archive already opened, but not for writing (Handle &)

What causes this issue?

You tried to write to an archive file, which is open, but not for
writing.

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?

Open the file for writing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD705 - Archive already opened, but not for writing (Handle &) ?

  The SAP error message KD705, which states "Archive already opened, but not for writing (Handle &)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's archiving functionality. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to write to an archive that is already opened in a mode that does not allow writing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Archive Already Opened: The archive file is already opened by another process or session, and it is not in a writable state.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes or users may be trying to access the same archive simultaneously, leading to conflicts.
  Incorrect Archive Handling: The application may not be handling the opening and closing of archive files correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Open Handles: Ensure that no other processes or sessions are currently accessing the archive. You may need to check for any active sessions or background jobs that might be using the archive.
  Close Unused Sessions: If you find any sessions that