How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC019 - The selection table is locked by another archiving run

SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC - Messages in the Context of GSP Data Archiving

• Message number: 019

• Message text: The selection table is locked by another archiving run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC019 - The selection table is locked by another archiving run ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC019 indicates that a selection table is currently locked because another archiving run is in progress. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's archiving process, where data is being archived to improve system performance and manage data growth.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  An archiving job is already running and has locked the selection table that your current job is trying to access.
  This can happen if multiple archiving jobs are scheduled to run simultaneously or if a previous job has not completed successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Running Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any running or scheduled jobs related to archiving. Look for jobs that might be using the same selection table.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If you find that another archiving job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete. Once it finishes, you can attempt to