How To Fix W4235 - Internal error (ARCHIVE_CLOSE_FILE)

W4235 - Overview

• 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