How To Fix /SCTM/ARCHIVING003 - A critical system error has occurred

/SCTM/ARCHIVING003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/ARCHIVING -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: A critical system error has occurred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/ARCHIVING003 - A critical system error has occurred ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/ARCHIVING003 A critical system error has occurred typically indicates a serious issue within the SAP system, particularly related to the archiving process in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with the underlying database.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the archiving configuration can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data being archived, it may trigger a critical error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as corruption or connectivity issues, can also cause this error.
  Authorization Problems: Insufficient permissions for the user executing the archiving process may lead to failures.
  System Resource Limitations: Lack of system resources (memory, disk space) can cause critical errors during archiving.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the archiving configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure they are correct.
  Analyze Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more