How To Fix WS342 - Data record (WBRK) not read from archive (internal error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Data record (WBRK) not read from archive (internal error)

What causes this issue?

Data records for an archived settlement management document are to be
read. For this, a data record (WBRK, settlement management document
header data) is to be read from the archive.
Contrary to expectations, the archive system reports that no further
data is available.

System Response

Recompilation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Please contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS342 - Data record (WBRK) not read from archive (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS342 Data record (WBRK) not read from archive (internal error)
  typically occurs during the reading or retrieval of archived data, specifically related to the WBRK table (which is part of the archiving objects, often related to FI documents or similar).
  
  Cause
  
  Corrupted or incomplete archive files: The archive file containing the WBRK data record might be corrupted or incomplete, causing the system to fail when trying to read the data.
  Mismatch between archive file and database: The archive file might not correspond correctly to the database or the archiving object, leading to internal errors.
  Incorrect or missing customizing for the archiving object: The system might not have the correct settings or object definitions to interpret the archived data.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: If the archive files were moved or copied incorrectly, or if the system environment has changed (e.g., after a system copy or upgrade), the reading process might fail.
  Internal SAP program error: