How To Fix TD020 - Incorrect access to an archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Incorrect access to an archive

What causes this issue?

An archive was incorrectly accessed. There are 2 possible reasons:
An incorrect archive handle was specified
An incorrect access mode (read/write) for an existing archive handle
was used

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD020 - Incorrect access to an archive ?

  The SAP error message TD020, which states "Incorrect access to an archive," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing archived data in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Archive Path: The system may be trying to access an archive file that is not located in the expected directory or has been moved or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the archive.
  Corrupted Archive: The archive file itself may be corrupted or not properly formatted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving settings or the archive object.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the database may not match the archived data, leading to access issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Path: Verify that the archive file is located in the correct directory and that the path is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archive. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Validate Archive File: Check the integrity of the archive file. If it is corrupted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it.
  Configuration Review: Review the archiving configuration settings in transaction SARA (Archive Administration) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database and the archived data to ensure they are in sync. This may involve using specific SAP tools or transactions to validate the data.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SARA (for archiving administration) and SARI (for archive information) to manage and troubleshoot archiving issues.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.