How To Fix S_ARC_TRANS118 - Archiving session &1 does not contain table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Archiving session &1 does not contain table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS118 - Archiving session &1 does not contain table &2 ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS118 indicates that the archiving session specified does not contain the table that you are trying to access or process. This error typically arises during the archiving process when there is a mismatch between the archiving session and the table data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Archiving Session: The archiving session you are trying to access does not include the specified table. This can happen if the session was created for a different set of tables or if the table was not included in the archiving process.
  Table Not Archived: The table you are trying to access has not been archived yet, or the archiving process for that table has not been executed.
  Session Deletion or Incompletion: The archiving session may have been deleted or not completed successfully, leading to the absence of the expected data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Archiving Session: Check the archiving session details to ensure that it includes the table you are trying to access. You can do this by using transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and reviewing the session logs.
  Check Table Archiving Status: Ensure that the table in question has been archived. You can check the archiving status of the table using transaction code SARA and selecting the appropriate object.
  Re-run Archiving Process: If the table has not been archived, you may need to run the archiving process for that specific table. Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured and that the necessary data is available for archiving.
  Review Archiving Object Configuration: Make sure that the archiving object for the table is correctly set up and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for additional guidance on how to resolve issues related to archiving sessions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to archiving.
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to the table in question, as each object may have unique requirements and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.