How To Fix PPEARCHACT021 - Error checking archiving status; process terminated

PPEARCHACT021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEARCHACT - Messages for the archiving of process structures

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error checking archiving status; process terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEARCHACT021 - Error checking archiving status; process terminated ?

  The SAP error message PPEARCHACT021 indicates that there was an issue while checking the archiving status of a process, and as a result, the process has been terminated. This error typically occurs in the context of data archiving in SAP, where the system is unable to verify the status of an archiving job or process.
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database connection or the database itself, which can prevent the system from retrieving the archiving status.
  Archiving Object Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured, or there may be inconsistencies in the archiving settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to check the archiving status.
  Job Scheduling Problems: If the archiving job was not scheduled correctly or has failed, it may lead to this error.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can also lead to timeouts or failures in checking