How To Fix QG803 - I/O error when reading the archive

QG803 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 803

• Message text: I/O error when reading the archive

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact the SAP hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QG803 - I/O error when reading the archive ?

  The SAP error message QG803, which indicates an "I/O error when reading the archive," typically occurs when there is an issue accessing the archive files in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including file system issues, permission problems, or corruption of the archive files.
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The underlying file system where the archive files are stored may be experiencing issues, such as being full, corrupted, or having hardware failures.
  Permission Problems: The user or process trying to access the archive files may not have the necessary permissions to read the files.
  Corrupted Archive Files: The archive files themselves may be corrupted, making them unreadable.
  Network Issues: If the archive files are stored on a network location, network connectivity issues could prevent access.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system regarding the archive paths or archive management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File System: Ensure that the file system where the archive files are stored