How To Fix PFO1011 - Active archiving run for object kind &1 and object type &2!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Active archiving run for object kind &1 and object type &2!

What causes this issue?

An archiving run is currently active for the specified combination of
object kind/type. Consequently no changes can be made to objects with
this combination. No assignments can be made.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Wait until the archiving run is finished.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1011 - Active archiving run for object kind &1 and object type &2! ?

  The SAP error message PFO1011 typically indicates an issue related to the active archiving run for a specific object kind and object type. This error can occur in the context of SAP's archiving process, which is used to manage data retention and optimize database performance by moving older data to archive storage.
  Cause:
  The error message PFO1011 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Archiving Object Not Configured Properly: The archiving object may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Active Archiving Process: There may be an active archiving process already running for the specified object kind and type, preventing a new archiving run from starting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the archiving process.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that are preventing the archiving process from executing correctly.
  Data Locking: The data that is supposed to be archived may be locked by another process or transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PFO1011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Archiving Runs: Verify if there is already an active archiving run for the specified object. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the archiving object is configured correctly. Check the settings in transaction SARA for the specific archiving object.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  Release Locks: If data is locked, identify the process that is holding the lock and resolve it. You can use transaction SM12 to check for and release locks.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Archiving Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with SAP's best practices for data archiving to ensure that your archiving processes are efficient and effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PFO1011 error in your SAP system.