AA890 - Archiving program was started on host &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Archiving program was started on host &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA890 - Archiving program was started on host & ?

  The SAP error message AA890 indicates that an archiving program was started on a host, but it is not able to complete successfully. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are issues related to the archiving process.
  Causes:
  
  Host Issues: The specified host may be down or not reachable, which prevents the archiving process from completing.
  Configuration Problems: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving settings or parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Database Locking: There could be locks on the database that prevent the archiving process from accessing the required data.
  Incomplete Archiving Objects: The archiving objects may not be properly defined or may be incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Host Status: Ensure that the host specified in the error message is up and running. You can use tools like ping or check the SAP system status.
  Review Configuration: Verify the archiving configuration settings in transaction SARA. Ensure that the archiving object is correctly set up.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the archiving process. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Database Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the database that might be preventing the archiving process. If locks are found, they may need to be released.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages. You can do this in transaction SLG1 and look for logs related to the archiving process.
  Run Archiving in Background: If the archiving process is being run in the foreground, try running it in the background instead, as this can sometimes resolve issues related to timeouts or resource constraints.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Asset Accounting and archiving processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.