How To Fix EARC_EN004 - ECAMIOPRHEAD Parked Document &1 Archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC_EN - IS-U: Archiving Master Data

• Message number: 004

• Message text: ECAMIOPRHEAD Parked Document &1 Archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC_EN004 - ECAMIOPRHEAD Parked Document &1 Archived ?

  The SAP error message EARC_EN004 indicates that a parked document has been archived. This typically occurs in the context of financial documents that have been parked (i.e., saved but not yet posted) and subsequently archived, making them unavailable for further processing in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The parked document has been archived as part of the data archiving process in SAP. This is usually done to manage data volume and improve system performance.
  Document Status: The document is in a parked status, meaning it has not been fully processed or posted, and the archiving process has moved it to an archive storage.
  Accessing Archived Data: The system is trying to access a parked document that has already been archived, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Settings: Review the archiving settings in your SAP system to understand the criteria for archiving parked documents. You may need to adjust these settings if you do not want parked documents to be archived.
  Restore Archived Document: If you need to access the parked document, you may need to restore it from the archive. This typically involves using the SAP Archive Management tools to retrieve the document.
  Recreate Document: If restoring the document is not feasible, you may need to recreate the parked document manually if the original data is still available.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you are unsure about the archiving process or how to restore documents, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which is designed to remove old data from the database while still allowing access to it through the archive.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) for managing archiving processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on managing parked documents and the archiving process.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for more tailored guidance.