How To Fix EARC064 - Print for print document &1 is invalid due to archiving status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Print for print document &1 is invalid due to archiving status &2

What causes this issue?

This document can no longer be printed because the lines for document
&V1& were already archived (archive status: &V2&).

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

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC064 - Print for print document &1 is invalid due to archiving status &2 ?

  The SAP error message EARC064 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving status of a print document. Specifically, the message states that the print document (identified by &1) is invalid due to its archiving status (&2). This typically occurs when a document that is supposed to be printed has been archived and is no longer available for printing in the current system context.
  Cause:
  
  Document Archiving: The document has been archived, meaning it has been moved to an archive storage for long-term retention and is no longer accessible in the active database.
  Incorrect Status: The archiving status of the document does not allow for printing. This could be due to the document being in a state that is not valid for printing (e.g., it may be marked as deleted or in a status that prohibits printing).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how documents are archived and what statuses are allowed for printing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify the archiving status of the document in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the status of archived documents.
  Restore Document: If the document needs to be printed and is archived, you may need to restore it from the archive. This can typically be done through the same archiving administration tools.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to document archiving and printing. Ensure that the settings allow for the necessary documents to be printed and that the archiving process is correctly set up.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on handling archived documents and the implications of their statuses.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (for archiving), SARI (for restoring), and SARE (for displaying archived documents).
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in your organization, including how documents are archived, the retention policies, and how to manage archived documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the EARC064 error and understand the implications of document archiving in your SAP environment.