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: Sometimes, the error can be due to a bug or internal inconsistency in the SAP archiving program or function module.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the archive file integrity:
  
  Verify that the archive file is complete and not corrupted.
  Use OS tools (e.g., checksum, file size comparison) to ensure the file is intact.
  If possible, try to re-create or re-extract the archive file.
  
  
  
  Verify archiving object and customizing:
  
  Check the archiving object settings in transaction SARA.
  Ensure that the object related to WBRK is correctly configured.
  Confirm that the correct object version is used.
  
  
  
  Check the archive file path and access:
  
  Ensure the archive files are accessible to the SAP system.
  Check authorization and file system permissions.
  
  
  
  Use transaction SARA to re-read or test the archive:
  
  Use the "Read" or "Test" functions in SARA for the relevant archiving object.
  This can help identify if the problem is with the archive file or system.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS342 and WBRK archiving.
  For example, SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note number if found) might provide patches or corrections.
  If the problem persists, open a support ticket with SAP, providing the archive file and error logs.
  
  
  
  Check system logs and dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for short dumps related to the error.
  Analyze system logs (SM21) for related messages.
  
  
  
  Re-import or re-archive data if possible:
  
  If the archive file is corrupted beyond repair, consider re-archiving the data from the source system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  WBRK table: This table is related to document header data in FI (Financial Accounting) archiving.
  Archiving object: The error is related to the archiving object that handles FI documents, often FI_DOCUMNT or similar.
  Transaction SARA: Central transaction for managing archiving objects, files, and processes.
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS342 or archiving errors.
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Help Portal documentation on data archiving for FI documents.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Corrupted/incomplete archive file, incorrect archiving object settings, system inconsistencies
  
  
  Solution
  Verify archive file integrity, check customizing in SARA, test archive reading, check logs, apply SAP Notes
  
  
  Related Info
  WBRK table (FI document header), archiving object FI_DOCUMNT, transaction SARA, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when the error occurs, system version, archiving object), I can help narrow down the solution further.