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

WME_ARCH042 - Overview

• 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