Error
Error Code:
5147
SAP S/4HANA Error 5147: Archive Read Error
Description
This error indicates that SAP S/4HANA encountered an issue while attempting to read data from an archive file. It typically occurs when accessing historical data or during specific archiving-related processes within the system.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_COMMON_ARCHIVE_READ_ERROR
Known Causes
4 known causesCorrupted Archive File
The specific archive file or segment being accessed is corrupted or damaged, making its contents unreadable by the system.
Incorrect Path or Permissions
The system cannot locate the archive file due to an invalid file path, or it lacks the necessary read permissions to access the storage location.
Archiving System Malfunction
Problems with the underlying archiving infrastructure, such as network connectivity issues to the storage or a fault in the archiving server itself.
Database/System Configuration
Improper configuration settings within SAP S/4HANA or the database that govern how archive files are accessed and managed.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify Archive File Integrity and Accessibility medium
Ensures the archive file itself is not corrupted and is accessible by the S/4HANA system.
1
Identify the specific archive file that is causing the read error. This information is usually available in the SAP system logs (e.g., SM21, ST22) or the application logs where the error occurred. Note the archive path and filename.
2
Access the server where the archive file is stored (this could be the S/4HANA application server or a dedicated archiving server).
3
Perform a basic file integrity check. For Unix/Linux systems, you can use commands like `md5sum` or `sha256sum` on the archive file. Compare these checksums with any previously recorded checksums if available. For Windows, you might use PowerShell's `Get-FileHash`.
md5sum <archive_file_path>4
Check the file permissions to ensure the S/4HANA system user has read access to the archive file and its directory.
ls -l <archive_file_path>5
If the archive file is stored on a network share or external storage, verify that the connection to that storage is stable and accessible from the S/4HANA server.
6
If the archive file appears corrupted or inaccessible, attempt to restore it from a known good backup or regenerate it if possible (depending on the archiving solution used).
2. Review and Reconfigure Archiving Session Parameters medium
Corrects potential misconfigurations in the archiving job that could lead to read errors.
1
Navigate to the SAP transaction code used for archiving (e.g., SARA for general archiving objects, or specific archiving transaction codes for S/4HANA modules).
2
Select the relevant archiving object that is experiencing the error.
3
Go to the 'Administration' or 'Archive Management' section for that object.
4
Examine the archiving sessions that have been created. Pay close attention to the archive file names and paths specified in these sessions.
5
Verify that the archive file names and paths configured in the archiving session match the actual location and names of the archive files on the file system.
6
Check for any inconsistencies in date/time formats or special characters in the archive file names that might be causing issues.
7
If the archiving process involves multiple servers or distributed storage, ensure that the archive path is correctly mapped and accessible from all relevant S/4HANA instances involved in the read operation.
8
Consider re-creating the archiving session with the correct parameters if discrepancies are found. This might involve running the archiving session again if data needs to be re-archived.
3. Investigate Underlying Storage System and Network Connectivity advanced
Addresses issues with the storage where archives are located or the network connecting to it.
1
Determine the exact storage system being used for the archive files. This could be local disk, NAS, SAN, cloud storage (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage), or a dedicated archiving appliance.
2
If using a network-attached storage (NAS) or Storage Area Network (SAN), check the health and performance of the storage array and its network connectivity. Consult with your storage administrator.
3
If the archives are in cloud storage, verify the cloud provider's service status and ensure that the IAM roles or service principals used by S/4HANA have the necessary read permissions and are correctly configured.
4
Monitor network traffic between the S/4HANA application server and the archive storage location for any latency, packet loss, or connectivity issues. Tools like `ping`, `traceroute`, or network monitoring software can be helpful.
ping <storage_server_ip>
traceroute <storage_server_ip>5
Check for any firewall rules that might be blocking access to the archive storage location from the S/4HANA servers.
6
If using a distributed file system or object storage, ensure that the system's metadata services are healthy and responsive.
7
In case of persistent issues, consider performing a test read operation of a small archive file from the S/4HANA server directly using OS-level tools to isolate whether the problem is within S/4HANA or the external storage/network.