How To Fix >A108 - Document &1 cannot be read (archived before the currency conversion)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Document &1 cannot be read (archived before the currency conversion)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A108 - Document &1 cannot be read (archived before the currency conversion) ?

  The SAP error message A108: Document &1 cannot be read (archived before the currency conversion) typically occurs when you attempt to access a financial document that has been archived, and the document was archived before a currency conversion took place. This can happen in scenarios where the document is no longer available in the active database due to archiving processes, and the system cannot retrieve the necessary information for the currency conversion.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The document in question has been archived, meaning it has been moved from the active database to an archive for storage purposes.
  Currency Conversion: The document was archived before any currency conversion was applied, which means that the necessary data for the conversion is not available in the archive.
  Accessing Archived Data: The system is trying to access the archived document for reporting or analysis, but it cannot find the required information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Settings: Review the archiving settings in your SAP system to ensure that documents are archived correctly and that the necessary data for currency conversion is retained.
  Access the Archive: If you need to access the archived document, you may need to use the SAP Archive Information System (SARI) or similar tools to retrieve the document from the archive.
  Restore Document: If the document is critical and needs to be accessed frequently, consider restoring it from the archive back to the active database.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to understand the implications of archiving and currency conversion in your specific configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archived documents and check their status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how documents are archived and the implications for data retrieval.
  Currency Conversion: Familiarize yourself with how currency conversion works in SAP, especially in relation to financial documents and reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling archived documents and currency conversions.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.