How To Fix EARC256 - Last document from period-end billing period cannot be archived: &1

EARC256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Last document from period-end billing period cannot be archived: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC256 - Last document from period-end billing period cannot be archived: &1 ?

  The SAP error message EARC256 indicates that the system is unable to archive a document because it is the last document from a period-end billing period. This typically occurs in the context of archiving billing documents in SAP, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the document you are trying to archive is the last one in a billing period, and SAP has certain restrictions in place to prevent archiving of documents that are still part of an active billing cycle. This is to ensure data integrity and that all necessary documents are available for reporting and auditing purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Period: Verify if there are any other documents related to the billing period that need to be processed or archived. Ensure that all necessary documents have been finalized.
  
  
  Complete Billing Process: Make