How To Fix S_ARC_TRANS016 - Transfer of the contents of the file &1 tested successfully

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_TRANS - Transfer Archive Administration (System Shutdown)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Transfer of the contents of the file &1 tested successfully

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS016 - Transfer of the contents of the file &1 tested successfully ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS016 indicates that the transfer of the contents of a specified file (denoted as &1) has been tested successfully. This message is typically informational rather than an error, suggesting that the file transfer process has been validated without issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated during the process of transferring files, often in the context of data archiving or data transfer operations.
  It indicates that the system has successfully tested the contents of the specified file, meaning that the file is accessible and can be read without errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational and does not indicate a problem, no specific action is required. However, if you are expecting an error or if the process does not proceed as expected after this message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Subsequent Steps: Ensure that the next steps in your process are being executed as expected. This message may be part of a larger workflow.
  
  
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