How To Fix LCM_COMMON089 - Internal error in function modules for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Internal error in function modules for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON089 - Internal error in function modules for archiving ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON089 indicates that there is an internal error in the function modules related to archiving. This error can occur in various scenarios, typically when the system is trying to execute an archiving process, such as archiving data from a specific application area.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the archiving object or the archiving process.
  Data Consistency: Inconsistent or corrupted data in the database that the archiving process is trying to handle.
  Authorization Problems: Insufficient authorizations for the user executing the archiving process.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific function modules that are causing the error.
  Missing or Incomplete Customization: If custom developments or enhancements are involved, they may not be properly implemented.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction SE11 to check the database tables involved in the archiving process for inconsistencies. You may also want to run consistency checks or repair tools if available.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific archiving object. Apply any relevant patches or updates that may resolve known issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, you can debug the function module to identify the exact point of failure. This may require assistance from a developer or SAP Basis team.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support with detailed information about the error, including the transaction codes, steps to reproduce the error, and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to LCM_COMMON089 or the specific archiving object you are working with.
  Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the issue related to the LCM_COMMON089 error message in SAP.