How To Fix WL673 - Data compression failed for archiving class &

WL673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Data compression failed for archiving class &

What causes this issue?

Compression for the archiving of archiving class &v1& failed. The error
occurred in module TABLE_COMPRESS.

System Response

Archiving cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL673 - Details

• The SAP error message WL673, which states "Data compression failed for archiving class &," typically occurs during the archiving process when the system attempts to compress data but encounters an issue. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Disk Space: The most common cause is that there is not enough disk space available on the target storage location for the compressed data.
  File System Issues: Problems with the file system where the data is being archived can lead to compression failures.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the archiving configuration or parameters may lead to this error.
  Data Corruption: If the data being archived is corrupted or not in the expected format, it may cause compression to fail.
  Permissions Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the archiving may not have the necessary permissions to write to the target directory.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Disk Space: Ensure that there is sufficient