How To Fix RSEC604 - Archiving process could not be completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Archiving process could not be completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC604 - Archiving process could not be completed ?

  The SAP error message RSEC604 indicates that the archiving process for a specific object could not be completed. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving in SAP, which is a process used to manage data growth by moving older data to an archive, thereby improving system performance and managing database size.
  Causes of RSEC604
  
  
  Missing Authorization: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving settings in the system.
  
  
  Data Locking: The data that is being archived may be locked by another process or user, preventing the archiving process from completing.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as database errors, inconsistencies in the data, or problems with the archiving object itself.
  
  
  Incomplete Archiving Object Setup: The archiving object may not be fully set up or may be missing necessary components.
  
  
  Solutions to RSEC604
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the data that is being archived. If locks are found, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user who has locked the data.
  
  
  Analyze Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into why the archiving process failed.
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Setup: Verify that the archiving object is correctly set up in transaction SARA. Ensure that all necessary customizing steps have been completed.
  
  
  Database Consistency: Run consistency checks on the database to ensure there are no underlying issues that could be causing the archiving process to fail.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on data archiving and specific archiving objects.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly monitor and maintain your archiving processes to prevent issues and ensure that archiving runs smoothly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSEC604 error in your SAP system.