How To Fix PH157 - Personnel number test has already begun for this archiving group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Personnel number test has already begun for this archiving group

What causes this issue?

The test run for HR preparations for archiving has already begun for
this archiving group.

System Response

The action continues.

How to fix this error?

If you assign more personnel numbers to the archiving group, you are
advised to run the test again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH157 - Personnel number test has already begun for this archiving group ?

  The SAP error message PH157, which states "Personnel number test has already begun for this archiving group," typically occurs during the archiving process in the Human Resources (HR) module of SAP. This error indicates that an archiving session for a specific personnel number or group of personnel numbers is already in progress or has been initiated, preventing a new archiving session from starting for the same group.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Archiving Sessions: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an ongoing archiving process for the same personnel number or archiving group.
  Incomplete Previous Archiving: If a previous archiving session was not completed successfully, it may still be locked, causing this error.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the personnel number due to a previous operation that has not been released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Archiving Sessions: 
  
  Use transaction code SARA to check if there are any active archiving sessions for the personnel number or group in question. 
  Look for any sessions that are currently running or have failed.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel the Existing Session:
  
  If you find an active session, you may need to wait for it to complete or, if it has failed, you may need to cancel it.
  You can use transaction code SARA to manage archiving sessions.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the personnel number. If you find any locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for the archiving process to identify any issues that may have caused the previous session to hang or fail. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Retry the Archiving Process: 
  
  Once you have ensured that there are no active sessions or locks, you can retry the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SLG1: Application Log for checking logs related to archiving
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving in HR to understand the prerequisites and steps involved in the archiving process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving in your version of SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further assistance.