How To Fix ACE_RECON012 - Object &1/&2 has status '&3'. Archive the object first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE_RECON - Accrual Engine migration: Messages from reconciliation

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Object &1/&2 has status '&3'. Archive the object first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_RECON012 - Object &1/&2 has status '&3'. Archive the object first. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_RECON012 indicates that a specific object (identified by &1 and &2) has a status that prevents further processing, and it suggests that the object needs to be archived before any further actions can be taken. The status '&3' provides additional context about the current state of the object.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The object is in a status that is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., it may be locked, in a pending state, or marked for deletion).
  The system requires that certain objects be archived before they can be processed or modified further.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status: Identify the current status of the object using the identifiers provided in the error message. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to view the object's details.
  
  
  Archive the Object: If the object is indeed in a status that requires archiving, you will need to perform the archiving process. This can typically be done using the transaction code related to archiving (e.g., SARA for archiving in general).
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Ensure that the archiving settings for the object type are correctly configured. This includes checking the archiving object and the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to archive the object type in question.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. Lack of permissions can also lead to issues when trying to archive objects.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and others specific to the object type you are dealing with.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ACE_RECON012 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Archiving Process: Understand the general archiving process in SAP, including how to set up archiving objects and the implications of archiving on data retrieval and reporting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ACE_RECON012 error and proceed with your operations in SAP.