How To Fix XW238 - File &1: Could not be retrieved from archive (error code &2)

XW238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 238

• Message text: File &1: Could not be retrieved from archive (error code &2)

What causes this issue?

File &V1& could not be retrieved from the archive. The error code is
&V2&.
The following error codes are possible:
1 - Error from ArchiveLink interface
2 - Table TOAAR
3 - Error from link tables
4 - SAP kernel error
5 - Invalid transfer parameters
6 - Object contains several archive objects
7 - Not possible to create request
8 - Other error

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW238 - File &1: Could not be retrieved from archive (error code &2) ?

  The SAP error message XW238 indicates that a specific file could not be retrieved from an archive. This error typically occurs in scenarios where SAP is trying to access archived data, but the system is unable to locate or retrieve the specified file. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file may not exist in the archive due to deletion or incorrect archiving processes.
  Incorrect Archive Path: The path to the archive may be incorrectly configured in the system settings.
  Access Permissions: The user or the system may not have the necessary permissions to access the archive.
  Corrupted Archive: The archive file may be corrupted, preventing retrieval of the required data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Archive Existence: Check if the file specified in the error message actually exists in