How To Fix /SCWM/LM_EWRKL033 - Database access is not implemented. Only archive can be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_EWRKL -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Database access is not implemented. Only archive can be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL033 - Database access is not implemented. Only archive can be read ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL033 Database access is not implemented. Only archive can be read typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to access data that is not available in the database but is instead archived. This can happen for various reasons, such as data being moved to an archive for performance reasons or due to data retention policies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Archiving: The data you are trying to access has been archived, and the system is configured to only allow access to archived data in certain contexts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that restrict access to certain types of data.
  Database Access Limitations: The specific database access method for the data in question may not be implemented in the current version of the software.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Access Archived Data: If you need to access the archived data, you may need to use