How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE026 - Package size for archiving object &1 must be at least &2 data records

/PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Package size for archiving object &1 must be at least &2 data records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE026 - Package size for archiving object &1 must be at least &2 data records ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE026 indicates that the package size for the specified archiving object must meet a minimum requirement in terms of the number of data records. This error typically arises during the archiving process when the number of records being processed in a single package is below the defined threshold.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to archive a package that contains fewer records than the minimum required for the specified archiving object. Each archiving object in SAP has a defined minimum package size to ensure efficient processing and management of archived data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Minimum Package Size: Identify the minimum number of records required for the specific archiving object. This information can usually be found in the documentation for the archiving object or in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Adjust the Selection Criteria: Modify the selection criteria for the archiving process to ensure