How To Fix QG801 - Error when opening the archive file

QG801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG - QM: Evaluation of inspection results

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Error when opening the archive file

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the system tried to open a sequential data set.

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?

Check the name of the data set and correct your entry if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QG801 - Details

• The SAP error message QG801, which indicates an error when opening an archive file, can arise from several causes. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  File Corruption: The archive file may be corrupted or incomplete, preventing it from being opened.
  File Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the archive file.
  Incorrect File Path: The specified path to the archive file may be incorrect or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  Unsupported Format: The archive file may be in a format that is not supported by the SAP system.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that prevent it from accessing the archive files.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Integrity: Verify that the archive file is not corrupted. If possible, try to open it with another tool or restore it from a backup.
  Verify Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to