How To Fix CM_ARCHIV219 - Display not possible; document &1 has status 'Archiving Is Running'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_ARCHIV - Archiving Data

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Display not possible; document &1 has status 'Archiving Is Running'

What causes this issue?

You attempted to display a document that has the status
<LS>Archiving Is Running</>. Documents with this status cannot be
displayed.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_ARCHIV219 - Display not possible; document &1 has status 'Archiving Is Running' ?

  The SAP error message CM_ARCHIV219 indicates that a document cannot be displayed because it is currently in the process of being archived. This status means that the archiving process has been initiated but has not yet completed, preventing access to the document until the archiving operation is finished.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to access is in the middle of the archiving process. This can happen if:
  
  The archiving job is still running.
  The document is queued for archiving but has not yet been processed.
  There may be a delay in the archiving process due to system performance or configuration issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to check the status of the archiving job. Look for any running jobs that might be processing the document in question.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the archiving job is still running, you may need to wait until it completes. Once the job finishes, the document should be accessible again.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  If the job has failed or is taking an unusually long time, check the job logs for any errors or warnings. You can do this using transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  
  
  
  Restart Archiving Job:
  
  If you find that the archiving job has failed, you may need to restart it. Ensure that any issues causing the failure are resolved before doing so.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue or if the archiving process is stuck, consult your SAP Basis team. They can provide insights into system performance and help troubleshoot any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  If you have access to the document management system, check the status of the document to ensure it is not locked or in a state that prevents access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which involves moving data from the database to an archive storage to improve system performance and manage data growth.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on archiving and document management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CM_ARCHIV219 error and regain access to the document once the archiving process is complete.