How To Fix WS341 - A recompilation from archives cannot be restarted (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 341

• Message text: A recompilation from archives cannot be restarted (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The documents in the archive can only be imported unsorted. It is
therefore not possible to restart a terminated program run.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please allow enough time for the program to run. If the program
terminates, incomplete data will be posted and will have to be
recompiled.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS341 - A recompilation from archives cannot be restarted (see long text) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS341 - A recompilation from archives cannot be restarted (see long text)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to restart a recompilation process from archived objects, but the system does not allow it. Typically, recompilation from archives is a process where inactive or archived ABAP programs, function modules, or other repository objects are recompiled to ensure consistency or after system upgrades/patches.
  The message WS341 indicates that the recompilation process cannot be restarted because:
  
  The recompilation job was either not properly initialized or has already been completed.
  The system does not have the necessary state or data to continue the recompilation from the archives.
  The recompilation process was interrupted or corrupted, and the system cannot resume it.
  The archive files or objects required for recompilation are missing or inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Long Text of the Message:
  
  The long text usually provides more detailed information about the error and possible next steps.
  
  
  Verify the Status of the Recompilation Job:  
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to check the recompilation program status.
  Check if the recompilation job is active, completed, or in an inconsistent state.
  
  
  
  Restart the Recompilation Process Properly:  
  
  If the recompilation was interrupted, you may need to start a new recompilation cycle instead of restarting the old one.
  Use the appropriate recompilation report or transaction (e.g., RSPC for background jobs or specific recompilation programs).
  
  
  
  Check Archive Files and Objects:  
  
  Ensure that the archive files or objects needed for recompilation are available and not corrupted.
  If archive files are missing, restore them from backup if possible.
  
  
  
  Clean Up and Reset the Recompilation Status:  
  
  Sometimes, the recompilation status flags or logs need to be reset.
  This might require consulting SAP Notes or using specific cleanup programs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS341 for any known issues or patches.
  Example SAP Note keywords: "WS341 recompilation cannot be restarted".
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:  
  
  If the issue persists, open a support ticket with SAP, providing logs, system details, and steps to reproduce.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Recompilation in SAP:
  
  Recompilation is often necessary after system upgrades, kernel patches, or when objects become inconsistent. It ensures that all ABAP programs and repository objects are compiled with the current system environment.
  
  
  Transactions and Reports:  
  
  SE38 / SA38: Run recompilation reports.
  RSPC: Job monitoring.
  SE80: Object Navigator to check object status.
  
  
  
  Common Recompilation Reports:  
  
  RS_ABAP_RECOMP: General recompilation report.
  RS_ABAP_RECOMP_ARCHIVE: Recompilation from archives.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Always check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to recompilation errors and WS341.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or the long text of the message, I can help you with more precise instructions.