How To Fix EARC271 - Switch document status cannot be active (03) during archiving

EARC271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Switch document status cannot be active (03) during archiving

What causes this issue?

You tried to archive a switch document with the status <ZK>Active</>
(03). This is not permitted.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the definition of your BAdI.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC271 - Switch document status cannot be active (03) during archiving ?

  The SAP error message EARC271, which states "Switch document status cannot be active (03)," typically occurs during the archiving process when there are issues related to the status of switch documents in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to archive documents that are in an active status, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Status of Switch Documents: The switch documents that are being archived are still in an active state (status 03). The archiving process requires that documents be in a status that allows them to be archived, typically a completed or inactive status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the archiving object that do not allow for the archiving of documents in certain statuses.
  Incomplete Document Processing: The documents may not have been fully processed or completed, leading to their active status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the switch documents that are causing the error. Ensure