How To Fix /BOFU/ARCH138 - Archiving status can be changed from '&1' to '&2'

/BOFU/ARCH138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/ARCH -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Archiving status can be changed from '&1' to '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH138 - Archiving status can be changed from '&1' to '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH138 typically relates to the archiving status of documents in the SAP system. This message indicates that the archiving status of a document cannot be changed from one state (&1) to another (&2). The specific states represented by &1 and &2 will depend on the context of the operation being performed.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for the requested change. For example, if a document is already archived, it may not be possible to change its status back to a non-archived state.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the archiving status of the document.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the archiving object that restrict certain status changes.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the change due to dependencies with