How To Fix W4235 - Internal error (ARCHIVE_CLOSE_FILE)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Internal error (ARCHIVE_CLOSE_FILE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4235 - Internal error (ARCHIVE_CLOSE_FILE) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4235 Internal error (ARCHIVE_CLOSE_FILE)
  
  Cause:
  The error W4235 Internal error (ARCHIVE_CLOSE_FILE) typically occurs during the archiving process in SAP when the system encounters an issue while trying to close an archive file. This can be due to:
  
  File system problems such as insufficient disk space or file permission issues.
  Network interruptions if the archive file is stored on a network drive.
  Problems with the archive file itself (corruption or incomplete write).
  Internal inconsistencies or bugs in the archiving program or kernel.
  The archive file handle might be invalid or already closed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W4235 Internal error (ARCHIVE_CLOSE_FILE), consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check File System and Disk Space:
  
  Verify that there is enough free disk space on the file system where the archive files are being written.
  Ensure that the file system is not mounted as read-only.
  Check for any file system errors or corruption.
  
  
  
  Verify File Permissions:
  
  Confirm that the SAP user (usually the OS user running the SAP instance) has the necessary read/write permissions on the directory and files involved in archiving.
  
  
  
  Check Network and Storage:
  
  If archive files are stored on a network share, ensure network stability and accessibility.
  Avoid using unstable or slow network storage for archive files.
  
  
  
  Review Archive Object and Program:
  
  Check if the archive object and its associated archiving program are correctly configured.
  Look for any recent changes or patches applied to the archiving object or SAP kernel.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to ARCHIVE_CLOSE_FILE errors.
  Apply any recommended patches or kernel updates from SAP that address archiving issues.
  
  
  
  Retry Archiving:
  
  Sometimes, transient issues cause this error. Retry the archiving process after verifying the above points.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Logs:
  
  Review the application log (transaction SLG1) and system log (transaction SM21) for more detailed error messages.
  Check the archive log files for any additional clues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists, collect all relevant logs and system information and open a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA – Archive Administration
  SLG1 – Application Log
  SM21 – System Log
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to "ARCHIVE_CLOSE_FILE" or "W4235".
  Example note numbers might vary depending on SAP version and archiving object.
  
  
  
  General Archiving Tips:
  
  Always ensure that the archiving destination has sufficient space and proper permissions.
  Regularly monitor archive jobs and logs.
  Keep the SAP kernel and archiving programs up to date.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific archiving object or SAP system version, I can help look for more targeted solutions or SAP Notes.