How To Fix WME_ARCH042 - Incorrect archive access while writing the statistics for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Incorrect archive access while writing the statistics for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH042 - Incorrect archive access while writing the statistics for &1 ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH042, which indicates "Incorrect archive access while writing the statistics for &1," typically occurs in the context of archiving processes within SAP. This error suggests that there is an issue with accessing the archive files or the archive object related to the statistics being written.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Archive Configuration: The archive object may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the archive files are stored, such as permissions or disk space problems.
  Missing Archive Files: The required archive files may be missing or not accessible.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database connection or the database itself that prevent proper access to the archive.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive files.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archive Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the archive object in transaction SARA. Ensure that the settings are correct and that the archive file paths are valid.
  
  
  
  File System Permissions:
  
  Check the file system permissions for the directory where the archive files are stored. Ensure that the SAP application server has the necessary read/write permissions.
  
  
  
  Verify Archive Files:
  
  Ensure that the required archive files exist in the specified location. If they are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup or re-run the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check Disk Space:
  
  Ensure that there is sufficient disk space on the file system where the archive files are stored. Lack of disk space can prevent writing to the archive.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection and ensure that it is functioning correctly. Look for any database errors that may be affecting the archiving process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You may need to check the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA (Archive Administration)
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and error handling for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.