How To Fix MPN013 - Error during archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN - System Messages re Manufacturer Part Number Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error during archiving

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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN013 - Error during archiving ?

  The SAP error message MPN013, which indicates "Error during archiving," typically occurs when there is an issue with the archiving process in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with the archiving object.
  Causes of MPN013 Error
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the archiving file paths, authorization issues, or incorrect settings in the archiving customizations.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that is being archived. This could be due to missing or corrupted data records.
  
  
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation.
  
  
  File System Issues: Problems with the file system where the archive files are being stored, such as insufficient disk space or permission issues, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the archiving program itself.
  
  
  Solutions to MPN013 Error
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all paths and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the data for inconsistencies. You may need to run consistency checks or data cleansing processes.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  File System Check: Verify that the file system where the archive files are stored has sufficient space and that the user has the necessary permissions to write to that location.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the archiving process.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to the MPN013 error.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Regularly check the SAP Support Portal for any updates or notes related to archiving issues and the specific error message MPN013.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the MPN013 error during the archiving process in SAP.