How To Fix WL679 - Conversion of structure & has error when reading from archive (error &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Conversion of structure & has error when reading from archive (error &)

What causes this issue?

When reading archived data from the archive, a conversion to the code
page of the reading system must take place for each data
structure/table stored. An appropriate routine is provided by the
Archive Development Kit (ADK) for this.
Error &V2& has occurred for structure &V1& determining this routine
with the function module ARCHIVE_CONVERSION_FORMROUTINE().

System Response

Read operation aborted. Archive remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Component:,,Archiving
Error category:,,Internal program error
Creator:,,
Action:,,Enter an error message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL679 - Conversion of structure & has error when reading from archive (error &) ?

  The SAP error message WL679 indicates that there is a problem with the conversion of a structure when attempting to read data from an archive. This error typically occurs in the context of archiving and data retrieval processes in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure defined in the program or function module does not match the structure of the archived data. This can happen if there have been changes to the data structure after the data was archived.
  Inconsistent Data: The archived data may be corrupted or inconsistent, leading to issues during the read process.
  Versioning Issues: If the archived data was created with a different version of the application or data model, it may not be compatible with the current version.
  Missing Fields: If fields that are expected in the structure are missing in the archived data, this can lead to conversion errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Structure: Verify that the structure used in the program matches the structure of the archived data. You may need to adjust the program or the data model to ensure compatibility.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the archived data to ensure that it is not corrupted. This may involve using SAP tools or transaction codes designed for data integrity checks.
  Update Program: If the structure has changed, you may need to update the program or function module to accommodate the new structure. This may involve modifying the ABAP code to handle the new fields or data types.
  Re-archive Data: If possible, consider re-archiving the data after ensuring that the structure is consistent with the current application version.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to archiving, such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding data archiving and structure definitions to understand how to properly manage archived data.
  ABAP Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the conversion error occurs.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.