How To Fix PH152 - Incomplete archiving run exists for object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Incomplete archiving run exists for object &

What causes this issue?

Archiving is not complete for the specified archiving object.
Therefore, you cannot perform a new archiving run.

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?

You can proceed as follows:
Cancel the incomplete archiving run. You can then perform a new
archiving run for the personnel numbers.
Create a new archiving group that does not contain the archiving object
for which archiving is incomplete. You can then perform archiving for
the other archiving objects.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH152 - Incomplete archiving run exists for object & ?

  The SAP error message PH152 indicates that there is an incomplete archiving run for a specific object. This typically occurs when an archiving process was started but did not complete successfully, leaving the system in a state where it cannot proceed with further archiving operations for that object.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Archiving Process: The archiving job may have been interrupted due to various reasons such as system crashes, user intervention, or resource issues.
  Database Locking: There may be locks on the database that prevent the completion of the archiving process.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the archiving object can lead to incomplete runs.
  Errors in the Archiving Object: There may be issues specific to the archiving object that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH152 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Logs: Review the logs of the archiving run to identify any errors or issues that occurred during the process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  Complete the Archiving Run:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to access the archiving administration.
  Select the relevant archiving object and check for any incomplete runs.
  If there is an incomplete run, you may need to complete or delete it. You can do this by selecting the incomplete run and choosing the appropriate action (e.g., "Delete" or "Complete").
  
  
  
  Check for Database Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the database that could be preventing the archiving process from completing. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for and release any locks.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify that the configuration settings for the archiving object are correct. This includes checking the settings in transaction code SARA and ensuring that all necessary parameters are set up properly.
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Process: After addressing any issues, you can attempt to re-run the archiving process for the object.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archiving Administration
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  SLG1: Application Log for detailed error messages
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PH152 error and successfully complete the archiving process for the affected object.