How To Fix WME_ARCH082 - General error reading InfoStructure &1 for archiving object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 082

• Message text: General error reading InfoStructure &1 for archiving object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH082 - General error reading InfoStructure &1 for archiving object &2 ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH082 indicates a general error when trying to read an InfoStructure for a specific archiving object. This error can occur in the context of data archiving processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with the archiving of data related to the Warehouse Management (WM) module.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete InfoStructure: The InfoStructure specified in the error message may not exist, or it may not be properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoStructure.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the InfoStructure from being read correctly.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the SAP kernel.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoStructure Configuration:
  
  Verify that the InfoStructure specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured in the system.
  Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the configuration of the archiving object and its associated InfoStructures.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoStructure. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the archiving object. This can be done using transaction SE11 to check the database tables associated with the InfoStructure.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  Ensure that the database is functioning correctly and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving object you are working with, as different objects may have different configurations and requirements.
  InfoStructures: Familiarize yourself with how InfoStructures work in SAP, especially in the context of the Warehouse Management module.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the WME_ARCH082 error message.