How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA023 - Saving of the correction solution to the archive failed.


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

  • Message number: 023

  • Message text: Saving of the correction solution to the archive failed.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA023 - Saving of the correction solution to the archive failed. ?

    The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA023 Saving of the correction solution to the archive failed typically occurs during the transport process when the system is unable to save a correction or transport request to the archive. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:

    Causes:

    1. Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save transport requests or corrections.
    2. Archive Directory Issues: The directory where the archive files are supposed to be saved may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary write permissions.
    3. Disk Space Issues: The file system where the archive is being saved may be full or may not have enough space to accommodate the new archive files.
    4. Transport Directory Configuration: The transport directory may not be correctly set up in the system configuration.
    5. System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the save operation.

    Solutions:

    1. Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
    2. Verify Archive Directory:
      • Check the configuration of the archive directory in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
      • Ensure that the directory exists and has the correct permissions for the SAP user to write files.
    3. Check Disk Space: Verify that there is sufficient disk space on the server where the archive is being saved. You can check this using operating system commands (e.g., df -h on Unix/Linux).
    4. Review Transport Directory Configuration: Check the transport directory settings in transaction STMS (Transport Management System) to ensure they are correctly configured.
    5. Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
    6. Restart Transport Services: Sometimes, restarting the transport services or the SAP system can resolve temporary issues.

    Related Information:

    • SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for the error message or related keywords.
    • SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found.
    • Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation regarding transport management and archiving for best practices and troubleshooting steps.

    If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.

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