How To Fix >A015 - Document &1 is possibly being archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Document &1 is possibly being archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A015 - Document &1 is possibly being archived ?

  The SAP error message A015: Document &1 is possibly being archived typically indicates that the document you are trying to access may have been archived, meaning it is no longer available in the active database but is stored in an archive for long-term retention. This can happen for various reasons, such as data management policies or system performance optimization.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The document has been archived as part of the data archiving process in SAP. This is often done to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  Document Type: Certain document types are more likely to be archived based on the organization's data retention policies.
  Retention Period: The document may have reached the end of its retention period, leading to its archiving.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Status: Use transaction code SARA to check the archiving status of the document. You can look for the specific archiving object related to the document type.
  Access Archived Documents: If you need to access the archived document, you can use the appropriate transaction or report to retrieve it from the archive. This often involves using the transaction code SARI (for reading archived data).
  Consult with IT/Archiving Team: If you are unsure about the archiving policies or need assistance in retrieving the document, consult your IT department or the team responsible for data archiving.
  Review Archiving Settings: If you frequently encounter this issue, it may be worth reviewing the archiving settings and retention policies to ensure they align with your business needs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each type of document in SAP is associated with an archiving object. Understanding which archiving object pertains to your document can help in locating it.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Read Archived Data
  SARCH: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and best practices.
  System Performance: Regular archiving can help maintain system performance by reducing the amount of data in the active database.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and access the necessary documents if they have been archived.