How To Fix Q6318 - Info structure &1 for archive file &2 already constructed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Info structure &1 for archive file &2 already constructed

What causes this issue?

The system established at the start of the archive information
structure fill that the structure fill for the archive was already
ended.

System Response

During the structure fill the system refers to this archive information
structure for this archive.

How to fix this error?

Avoid this situation in future as it leads to an unnecessary load on
the system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6318 - Info structure &1 for archive file &2 already constructed ?

  The SAP error message Q6318 indicates that the information structure specified (denoted as &1) for the archive file (denoted as &2) has already been constructed. This typically occurs in the context of archiving processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with the archiving of data related to logistics or other modules that utilize information structures.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to create or process an archive file for an information structure that has already been processed or constructed. This can happen due to:
  
  A previous archiving job that has already completed successfully for the same information structure and archive file.
  A duplicate attempt to archive the same data without first checking if it has already been archived.
  A misconfiguration in the archiving settings or job scheduling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q6318 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Archive Files: Verify if the archive file mentioned in the error message already exists and has been processed. You can do this by checking the archive management transaction (e.g., SARA) to see the status of the archive file.
  
  
  Review Archiving Jobs: Look into the job logs for any previous archiving jobs that may have processed the same information structure. This can help you understand if the job was completed successfully or if there were any issues.
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Archive Files: If you determine that the archive file is not needed or was created in error, you may consider deleting it (if appropriate) and then re-running the archiving process.
  
  
  Modify Archiving Settings: Ensure that your archiving settings are correctly configured to prevent duplicate archiving attempts. This may involve adjusting job scheduling or parameters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for the specific module you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or best practices to follow.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing and reviewing archive files.
  Archiving Process: Understand the overall archiving process in SAP, including how data is selected for archiving, how archive files are created, and how to manage them.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to archiving issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds for known problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the Q6318 error and successfully manage your archiving processes in SAP.