How To Fix WS343 - Data record &1 read from archive, but WBRK was expected (internal error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Data record &1 read from archive, but WBRK was expected (internal error)

What causes this issue?

Data records are to be read from an archived settlement management
document. For this, a data record (WBRK, settlement management document
header data) is to be read from the archive.
Contrary to expectations, the archive system provided a data record of
format &V1&.

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 WS343 - Data record &1 read from archive, but WBRK was expected (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS343 Data record &1 read from archive, but WBRK was expected (internal error)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the reading of archived data when the system expects a specific type of data record (WBRK), but instead encounters a different record type. In other words, the archive file being read is either corrupted, incomplete, or not in the expected format. The system expects a "WBRK" record (which is a control record in SAP archiving), but it finds a different record type, causing an internal consistency error.
  Common causes include:
  
  Archive file corruption or incomplete archive files.
  Mixing archive files from different objects or versions.
  Incorrect archive file being read or imported.
  Archive file was not created properly or was damaged during transport/storage.
  Using an incorrect or incompatible archiving object or program version.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Archive Files:
  
  Verify the integrity of the archive files.
  Ensure that the archive files are complete and not corrupted.
  Confirm that the archive files belong to the correct archiving object and version.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Archive Files:
  
  Make sure you are reading the correct archive files for the archiving object you are working with.
  Do not mix archive files from different archiving runs or objects.
  
  
  
  Recreate Archive Files if Needed:
  
  If archive files are corrupted or incomplete, try to recreate the archive files by re-running the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check Program Versions:
  
  Ensure that the archiving program and the system are compatible.
  If there was a system upgrade or patch, verify that the archiving object and programs are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS343 error for your specific archiving object.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the archive files and error logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  WBRK Record: In SAP archiving, WBRK is a control record that marks the beginning of a data block or segment in the archive file. The system expects this record to maintain consistency and proper reading of archived data.
  
  
  Archiving Object: The error is often related to a specific archiving object (e.g., FI_DOCUM, CO_OBJECTS, etc.). Check the documentation for the archiving object you are working with.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA — Archive Administration (to manage archiving objects and files)
  ARJ1 — Archive File Management (to check archive files)
  ARJ2 — Archive File Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS343 or archiving errors for your specific archiving object.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Archive file corrupted, incomplete, or wrong record type found instead of expected WBRK record.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify archive file integrity, use correct files, recreate archives if needed, check program versions.
  
  
  Related
  WBRK = control record in archive files; use SARA, ARJ1, ARJ2 for archive management; check SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the archiving object or context, I can help you find more specific guidance or SAP Notes.