How To Fix WME_ARCH016 - Internal error closing the archive file for object &1

WME_ARCH016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Internal error closing the archive file for object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH016 - Internal error closing the archive file for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH016 indicates an internal error that occurs when the system attempts to close an archive file for a specific object. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the archive file itself, problems with the underlying database, or configuration issues in the archiving process.
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The archive file may be corrupted or there may be issues with the file system where the archive is stored.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database that stores the archive information can lead to this error.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or archiving process can cause failures when closing the archive file.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or process may not have the necessary permissions to write to or close the archive file.
  Network Issues: If the archive is stored on a network location, network issues could prevent proper access to the file.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive File: Verify the integrity