How To Fix EARC_EN012 - Disconn. document &1 should be archived before archiving of contract &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Disconn. document &1 should be archived before archiving of contract &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC_EN012 - Disconn. document &1 should be archived before archiving of contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message EARC_EN012 indicates that there is a disconnection document (such as a purchase order, invoice, or other related document) that must be archived before you can archive the associated contract. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with archiving processes, particularly in the context of document management and data retention.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the archiving process for contracts is dependent on the status of related documents. If there are disconnection documents that are still active or not archived, the system will prevent the archiving of the contract to maintain data integrity and ensure that all related documents are properly handled.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Disconnection Document: Check the error message details to identify the specific disconnection document (denoted as &1) that is preventing the archiving of the contract (denoted as &2).
  
  
  Archive the Disconnection Document: 
  
  Navigate to the archiving transaction in SAP (usually transaction code SARA).
  Select the appropriate archiving object related to the disconnection document.
  Execute the archiving process for the identified document.
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving Status: After archiving the disconnection document, verify that it has been successfully archived. You can do this by checking the archive logs or using the relevant transaction to view archived documents.
  
  
  Retry Archiving the Contract: Once the disconnection document is archived, you can attempt to archive the contract again. This should now proceed without errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to your documents. Each type of document in SAP has its own archiving object, which defines how and where the data is archived.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support resources for detailed procedures on archiving specific document types.
  
  
  Data Retention Policies: Ensure that your archiving actions comply with your organization's data retention policies and legal requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EARC_EN012 error and successfully archive the necessary documents in SAP.