How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE160 - Archiving interrupted on request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Archiving interrupted on request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE160 - Archiving interrupted on request ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE160 indicates that an archiving process was interrupted for a specific request. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The archiving process may be interrupted due to database locks that prevent the archiving job from accessing the necessary data.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the archiving process may not have the required authorizations to perform the operation.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP application server that caused the interruption.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the archiving process can lead to interruptions.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can also cause the archiving process to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs and the job logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into why the archiving was interrupted.
  
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) or SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for errors.
  
  
  
  Database Locks: Investigate if there are any locks on the database that might be preventing the archiving process from completing. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving job has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  System Resources: Check the system resources to ensure that there is enough memory and disk space available. If resources are low, consider freeing up space or increasing resources.
  
  
  Reconfigure Archiving Settings: If there are configuration issues, review the archiving settings in the relevant customizing transactions (like SARA for archiving).
  
  
  Retry the Archiving Process: After addressing the above issues, you can retry the archiving process. Make sure to monitor it closely to ensure it completes successfully.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SLG1 (Application Log), and SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes to understand best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.