How To Fix WME_ARCH156 - &1: Read vehicle data from archive file (manual selection)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 156

• Message text: &1: Read vehicle data from archive file (manual selection)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH156 - &1: Read vehicle data from archive file (manual selection) ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH156 typically indicates an issue related to the retrieval of vehicle data from an archive file. This error can occur in the context of the SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) or related modules where archived data is accessed.
  Cause:
  The error message WME_ARCH156 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Archive Files: The archive file that contains the vehicle data may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Archive Configuration: The configuration settings for the archiving process may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to read the archived data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the archived data.
  Data Corruption: The archive file may be corrupted, preventing successful reading of the data.
  Selection Criteria: The manual selection criteria used to retrieve the vehicle data may not match any records in the archive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WME_ARCH156 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Files:
  
  Verify that the archive files exist in the designated archive directory.
  Use transaction SARA to check the status of the archiving objects and ensure that the relevant data is archived correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in transaction SARA for the specific archiving object related to vehicle data.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the archived data. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity:
  
  If you suspect data corruption, you may need to restore the archive from a backup or re-archive the data if possible.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the manual selection criteria used when attempting to read the vehicle data. Ensure that the criteria are correct and that they match the data stored in the archive.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WME_ARCH156 error in SAP.