How To Fix >A543 - Current or expired fiscal year (&1) cannot be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Current or expired fiscal year (&1) cannot be archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A543 - Current or expired fiscal year (&1) cannot be archived ?

  The SAP error message A543 indicates that there is an attempt to archive data for a fiscal year that is either current or has already expired, which is not allowed in the archiving process. This error typically arises when trying to archive financial documents or data related to a fiscal year that is still active or has not been properly closed.
  Cause:
  
  Current Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are trying to archive is still open for posting. In SAP, you cannot archive data from a fiscal year that is currently active.
  Expired Fiscal Year: The fiscal year may have been closed, but certain conditions or settings prevent it from being archived. This could be due to open periods or unprocessed documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict archiving for certain fiscal years.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Status: Verify the status of the fiscal year in question. Ensure that it is closed and that no postings are allowed for that year.
  
  You can check this in the SAP system by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) to see if the posting periods are still open.
  
  
  
  Close Open Periods: If the fiscal year is still open, you may need to close the posting periods for that year. This can be done in the same transaction (OB52) by adjusting the posting periods.
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Check the archiving settings in the system to ensure that they are configured correctly. This can be done through transaction SARA (Archive Administration) where you can review the archiving object settings.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction SARA to run consistency checks for the archiving object you are trying to archive. This can help identify any issues that may be preventing the archiving process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for specific guidance on the archiving process for the relevant financial documents.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects related to financial data (e.g., FI documents) and their requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the A543 error and successfully archive the necessary data.