How To Fix VW462 - Program run &2: Move archivable shipments to archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Program run &2: Move archivable shipments to archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW462 - Program run &2: Move archivable shipments to archive ?

  The SAP error message VW462, which states "Program run &2: Move archivable shipments to archive," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly when dealing with the archiving of shipment documents. This message indicates that the system has identified certain shipment documents that can be archived based on the defined archiving criteria.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Archiving Criteria Not Met: The shipments may not meet the criteria set for archiving, such as status, date, or other parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW462 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Criteria:
  
  Review the archiving criteria set in the system to ensure that the shipments you are trying to archive meet these criteria.
  You can check the archiving object configuration in transaction code SARA.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the archiving process. You can check this in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the archiving object related to shipments. This can be done in transaction code SARA under the relevant archiving object.
  Ensure that the archiving settings are correctly defined and that the necessary background jobs are scheduled.
  
  
  
  Run the Archiving Program:
  
  If the criteria are met and authorizations are in place, try running the archiving program again. You can do this through transaction code SARA or by executing the relevant program directly.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for the archiving process to identify any specific errors or warnings that may provide more context on why the archiving is failing. You can check the logs in transaction code SLG1.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process in SAP that allows you to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. It is essential to ensure that the archiving process is correctly configured and executed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archiving Administration), SLG1 (Application Log), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the VW462 error effectively.