How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE031 - Archiving write run of archive object &1 started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Archiving write run of archive object &1 started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE031 - Archiving write run of archive object &1 started ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE031 indicates that an archiving write run for a specific archive object has started. This message is typically informational rather than an error, and it is part of the archiving process in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated when the archiving process is initiated for a specific archive object. It indicates that the system is beginning the process of writing data to an archive file for the specified object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Monitor the Archiving Process: Since this message indicates the start of the archiving process, you should monitor the progress of the archiving job. You can do this through transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the job.
  
  
  Check for Errors: If the archiving process does not complete successfully, you may need to check for any subsequent error messages that may indicate what went wrong. Look for messages that follow this one in the job log.
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Ensure that the archiving settings for the specific archive object are correctly configured. This includes checking the configuration in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving for the specified object.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archive object for any additional configuration or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to move data that is no longer needed for day-to-day operations from the database to an archive storage. This helps in managing database size and improving performance.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific archive object you are working with.
  
  
  If you encounter further issues or specific error messages after this one, it may be necessary to investigate those messages for a more targeted resolution.