Error
Error Code:
5148
SAP S/4HANA Error 5148: Archive Write Failure
Description
Error 5148 indicates that SAP S/4HANA encountered a critical problem while attempting to write data to an archive. This typically occurs during data archiving processes, system backups, or when moving historical data to long-term storage, preventing the successful completion of the archiving operation.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_COMMON_ARCHIVE_WRITE_ERROR
Known Causes
4 known causesInsufficient Disk Space
The target storage location for the archive does not have enough free space to accommodate the data being written.
Permissions Denied
The SAP system user or process lacks the necessary write permissions for the designated archive directory or storage location.
Network Connectivity Issues
Intermittent or lost network connection to a remote archive server or network-attached storage (NAS) prevents data transfer.
Archive Target Corruption
The physical or logical integrity of the archive medium or target storage itself is compromised, making it unwritable.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Verify Archiving Target Directory Permissions easy
Ensures the SAP system has write access to the configured archiving location.
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Identify the archiving path configured in SAP S/4HANA. This is typically done through transaction SARA (Archive Administration) by selecting the relevant archiving object and navigating to its customizing settings, or by checking report RSARCHIVE.
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Log in to the operating system of the SAP application server that is performing the archiving job.
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Navigate to the identified archiving directory.
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Verify that the SAP system user (e.g., `<sid>adm`) has read, write, and execute permissions for this directory. Use OS commands to check and, if necessary, grant permissions.
chmod -R 775 /path/to/archive/directory
chown -R <sid>adm:<sid>adm /path/to/archive/directory5
If using a network share or mounted file system, ensure that the mount options allow write access and that the user running the SAP system process has the necessary credentials and permissions on the remote system.
2. Check Available Disk Space on Archiving Target easy
Confirms that the storage location for archive files has sufficient free space.
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Determine the archiving path as described in the previous solution.
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Log in to the operating system of the SAP application server hosting the archiving process.
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Use OS commands to check the available disk space on the file system where the archiving directory resides. Ensure there is enough space for the archive files to be written.
df -h /path/to/archive/directory4
If disk space is low, consider freeing up space by deleting old, unnecessary files or expanding the storage capacity of the file system.
3. Review and Adjust Archiving Object Configuration medium
Examines the archiving object's specific settings that might be causing write issues.
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Go to transaction SARA in SAP S/4HANA.
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Enter the relevant archiving object (e.g., FI_DOCUMNT for financial documents).
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Click on 'Customizing'.
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Review the 'Write' settings. Pay close attention to any custom rules, pre-processing programs, or conditions that might be preventing the successful writing of archive files. Ensure that the 'Archive Mode' is set appropriately.
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Check the profile settings for the archiving object. Ensure that the archive file name convention is correctly defined and that there are no conflicts or invalid characters.
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If custom archiving routines or exits are used, review their code and logic for any potential errors that could lead to write failures. Debug these routines if necessary.
4. Analyze SAP System Logs and Traces advanced
Dives deep into system logs to pinpoint the root cause of the archive write failure.
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Access SAP system logs using transaction SM21 (System Log). Filter the logs for the time period when the archiving job failed and search for entries related to archiving or the specific archiving object.
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Examine transaction ST11 (Work Process Traces) for the work process that was executing the archiving job. Look for any dump files (coredumps) or detailed error messages in the trace files.
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If available and relevant, use transaction ST05 (Performance Trace) to trace database and RFC calls made during the archiving process. This can help identify issues with database connectivity or external system interactions.
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If the error persists and is not immediately obvious from the logs, consider enabling specific archiving trace levels within the archiving object's customizing settings (SARA -> Customizing -> Trace Level). Rerun the archiving job and analyze the generated trace files.
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Consult SAP Notes related to error 5148 and ERR_TEXT_COMMON_ARCHIVE_WRITE_ERROR, as well as specific notes for the archiving object being used. These notes may provide known issues and their resolutions.