How To Fix WR522 - Archive data inconsistent: no document header found for document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Archive data inconsistent: no document header found for document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR522 - Archive data inconsistent: no document header found for document &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WR522 Archive data inconsistent: no document header found for document &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the archive data retrieval or processing phase when the system tries to access a document in the archive but cannot find the corresponding document header. The document header is essential because it contains metadata and control information about the archived document.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The archive file or data is incomplete or corrupted.
  The document header was not archived properly or is missing.
  The archive index or link between the document header and document content is broken.
  The document number (&1) referenced does not exist in the archive.
  Archive object inconsistencies or incorrect archiving sessions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Files:
  
  Verify that the archive files are complete and not corrupted.
  Use transaction SARA to check the archive files and their status.
  
  
  
  Verify Archive Object Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks for the archive object involved.
  Use transaction SARA ? select the archive object ? Utilities ? Check archive files.
  
  
  
  Re-archive or Restore Missing Data:
  
  If the document header is missing, try to re-archive the data if possible.
  If the archive data is corrupted or incomplete, restore from backup.
  
  
  
  Check Document Number:
  
  Confirm that the document number (&1) exists and is correct.
  Use transaction SE16/SE16N on the relevant tables to verify document existence.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WR522 for specific corrections or patches.
  Example SAP Note: #0000000 (replace with actual note number if available).
  
  
  
  Technical Analysis:
  
  Check application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages.
  Debug the archiving program if necessary to identify where the header is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SARA: Central transaction for archiving administration.
  Archive Object: The specific object being archived (e.g., FI_DOCUM for financial documents).
  Document Header: Contains metadata such as document number, date, type, etc.
  SAP Notes: Always check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to archiving errors.
  Archive Index: The link between document header and content must be intact.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WR522 Archive data inconsistent: no document header found for document &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or corrupted document header in archive data for the specified document number.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify archive files, check consistency, re-archive if needed, confirm document number.
  
  
  Tools
  SARA, SLG1, SE16/SE16N, SAP Notes
  
  
  Related Info
  Archive object consistency, archive index integrity, backup and restore procedures.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific archive object or scenario, I can help with more tailored steps.