How To Fix PH021 - Archive &1 could not be closed

PH021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Archive &1 could not be closed

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the archive was closed. This is probably a
programming error.

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?

If necessary, check archiving session &V1& by accessing
<DS:TRAN.SARA>Archive Management</>.
Repeat the action that triggered this error message. If the error
re-occurs, please contact SAP for clarification.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH021 - Archive &1 could not be closed ?

  The SAP error message PH021, which states "Archive &1 could not be closed," typically occurs during the archiving process when the system is unable to close an archive file. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The archive file may be located on a file system that is full or has insufficient permissions for the SAP system to write or modify files.
  Database Locking: There may be locks on the database that prevent the archiving process from completing successfully.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or the archiving process can lead to this error.
  Network Issues: If the archive is being written to a remote location, network issues could prevent the file from being closed properly.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user or process attempting to close the archive may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File System: Ensure that the file system