How To Fix PPEARCHCMP108 - &1 &2 is already marked to be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEARCHCMP - iPPE Archiving Components

• Message number: 108

• Message text: &1 &2 is already marked to be archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEARCHCMP108 - &1 &2 is already marked to be archived ?

  The SAP error message PPEARCHCMP108 indicates that a specific object (such as a document or record) is already marked for archiving. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes within SAP, where certain data is flagged to be moved to an archive for storage and to free up space in the database.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when an attempt is made to archive an object that has already been marked for archiving. This can happen due to:
  
  A previous archiving job that has already marked the object.
  A manual attempt to archive the same object again.
  A misconfiguration in the archiving process or settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status:
  
  Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the status of the object in question. Look for the specific object ID mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Logs:
  
  Check the logs of the previous archiving runs to see if the object was indeed archived or if there were any errors during the process.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Archiving:
  
  If the object should not be archived, you may need to unmark it. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction or program that manages the archiving status.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Archiving Job:
  
  If the object is correctly marked for archiving and you want to proceed, ensure that the archiving job is set up correctly and reprocess the archiving job.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for specific instructions or troubleshooting steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to remove data from the database and store it in a more cost-effective manner. It helps improve system performance and manage data growth.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and others that may help in managing archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving and the error message PPEARCHCMP108.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.