How To Fix /SCWM/LM_EWRKL031 - Entries for a fast archive access via SAP AS are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_EWRKL -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Entries for a fast archive access via SAP AS are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL031 - Entries for a fast archive access via SAP AS are missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL031 indicates that there are missing entries for fast archive access in the SAP Archive System (AS). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to access archived data that is not properly indexed or available for fast access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Entries: The error suggests that the necessary entries for fast access to archived data are not present in the database. This can happen if the archiving process did not complete successfully or if the archive files were not properly registered in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Archive Management settings that prevent the system from accessing the archived data.
  Data Deletion: If the archived data has been deleted or moved without proper updates to the archive management settings, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Management Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check the settings for the relevant archive object.
  Ensure that the archive files are correctly registered and that the paths to the archive files are valid.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Entries:
  
  If entries are missing, you may need to recreate them. This can often be done by re-running the archiving process for the relevant data.
  Use the transaction code SARA to perform the archiving again, ensuring that the process completes without errors.
  
  
  
  Check Archive Files:
  
  Verify that the archive files exist in the specified location and are accessible by the SAP system.
  If the files are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on archiving and the specific archive objects related to your EWM implementation.
  Best Practices: Regularly monitor and maintain your archiving processes to ensure that all necessary entries are created and that the system can access archived data efficiently.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your SAP system can access archived data as needed.