How To Fix WS344 - Unexpected data record (WBRK) read from archive (internal error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Unexpected data record (WBRK) read from archive (internal error)

What causes this issue?

Data records for an archived settlement management document are to be
read.
Contrary to expectations, document header data (WBRK) was provided twice
from the archive.

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 WS344 - Unexpected data record (WBRK) read from archive (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS344 Unexpected data record (WBRK) read from archive (internal error)
  typically occurs during the reading or processing of archived data in SAP, especially when dealing with archive files or during data retrieval from the archive.
  
  Cause
  
  Data inconsistency or corruption in the archive file: The archive file being read contains unexpected or corrupted data records.
  Mismatch between the expected and actual archive file format: The program expects a certain data structure or record type but encounters a different one (here, an unexpected WBRK record).
  Incorrect or incomplete archive file: The archive file might be incomplete, truncated, or damaged.
  Version incompatibility: The archive file was created with a different SAP release or archiving object version, causing incompatibility.
  Incorrect program or object used to read the archive: The program reading the archive is not the correct one for the archive object or version.
  
  
  Explanation of the error components
  
  WS344: This is the message number.
  Unexpected data record (WBRK): The