How To Fix S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES017 - &2 (of &3) references created for BOR type &1

S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES - Message Class for ILM ArchiveLink Retention Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &2 (of &3) references created for BOR type &1

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S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES017 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES017 typically relates to issues with archiving links in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with Business Object Repository (BOR) types. This error can occur during the archiving process when the system encounters problems with the references created for a specific BOR type.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there are references created for a BOR type that are not valid or cannot be processed correctly. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Inconsistent Data: The data that the archiving process is trying to reference may be missing or inconsistent.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving object or the BOR type that prevent the system from processing the references correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical errors in the system, such as database inconsistencies or issues