How To Fix W4246 - Archive: End of file reached

W4246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Archive: End of file reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4246 - Archive: End of file reached ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4246 Archive: End of file reached:
  
  SAP Message: W4246 Archive: End of file reached
  
  
  Cause:
  The message W4246 Archive: End of file reached typically occurs during the processing of archive files in SAP, such as when reading or writing archive files during data archiving or retrieval.
  
  It indicates that the system has reached the end of the archive file unexpectedly or as part of normal processing.
  This can happen if the archive file is completely read and no more data is available.
  Sometimes, it may also indicate that the archive file is incomplete or corrupted, or that the reading process is trying to read beyond the file's end.
  It can occur during:
  Archive file reading (e.g., during data retrieval or reorganization)
  Archive file writing (e.g., during archiving sessions)
  When the archive file is smaller than expected or truncated.
  
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive File Integrity:
  
  Verify that the archive file is complete and not corrupted.
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