How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE009 - Commit counter must be at least 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Commit counter must be at least 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE009 - Commit counter must be at least 1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE009 Commit counter must be at least 1 typically occurs in the context of archiving or data management processes within SAP. This error indicates that the commit counter, which is used to control the number of records processed in a single commit operation, is set to a value less than 1. 
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The commit counter may have been incorrectly configured in the archiving settings or job parameters.
  Programmatic Error: If a custom program or report is being executed, it may not be setting the commit counter correctly.
  Job Scheduling: If the job that is responsible for archiving is scheduled with incorrect parameters, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the settings for the archiving object you are working with.
  Ensure that the commit counter is set to a value of at least 1.
  
  
  
  Review Job Parameters:
  
  If you are running a background job, check the job parameters in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Ensure that the commit counter parameter is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Modify Custom Programs:
  
  If you are using a custom ABAP program, review the code to ensure that the commit counter is being set properly.
  Look for any logic that might inadvertently set the commit counter to a value less than 1.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job:
  
  If the job was scheduled with incorrect parameters, delete the job and re-schedule it with the correct commit counter.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with for any additional configuration requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SE38: ABAP Editor (for custom programs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the commit counter is set correctly for your archiving processes.