How To Fix EARC061 - Mass cancellation invalid for document &1 because it has archiv. stat. &2

EARC061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Mass cancellation invalid for document &1 because it has archiv. stat. &2

What causes this issue?

Since the line items in document &V1& have already been archived
(archive status: &V2&) the document can no longer be cancelled using a
mass cancellation.
The following archiving statuses exist:
1,,Print document line items can be archived
2,,Print document line items can be deleted
3,,Print document line items were deleted
4,,Print document header can be archived
5,,Print document header can be deleted

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Carry out an individual cancellation for the document.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EARC061 - Details

• The SAP error message EARC061 indicates that a mass cancellation operation is invalid for a specific document because it has an archival status that prevents such actions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Archival Status: The document in question has been archived, which means it is no longer available for standard processing operations like mass cancellation. Archiving is typically done to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  Document Type: Certain document types may have specific rules regarding their cancellation, especially if they are already archived.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archival Status: Verify the archival status of the document. You can do this by checking the document in the relevant transaction or using the archive management tools in SAP.
  Unarchive the Document: If the document needs to be canceled, you may need to unarchive it first. This typically requires administrative privileges and should be done with caution, as it may affect system