How To Fix EARC_EN013 - Parked 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: 013

• Message text: Parked 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_EN013 - Parked document &1 should be archived before archiving of contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message EARC_EN013 indicates that there is a parked document associated with a contract that needs to be archived before you can proceed with archiving the contract itself. This is a common issue in SAP systems when dealing with document management and archiving processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the archiving process for contracts requires that all related parked documents be archived first. Parked documents are typically financial documents that have been entered into the system but not yet posted. They may be related to the contract you are trying to archive, and SAP enforces this dependency to ensure data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Parked Document: The error message provides the parked document number (represented as &1) and the contract number (represented as &2). Use this information to locate the parked document in the system.
  
  
  Review the Parked Document: Check the details of the parked document to understand why it is parked. You may need to consult with the relevant team (e.g., finance or accounting) to determine if it can be posted or if it needs to be corrected.
  
  
  Post or Delete the Parked Document:
  
  If the parked document is valid and should be processed, you can post it to the appropriate account.
  If the parked document is no longer needed, you can delete it.
  
  
  
  Archive the Parked Document: Once the parked document is either posted or deleted, you can proceed to archive it if necessary. Ensure that the archiving process for the parked document is completed successfully.
  
  
  Retry Archiving the Contract: After the parked document has been addressed, you can attempt to archive the contract again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FBV0 (Parked Document) to view and manage parked documents.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the archiving process in SAP, which typically involves using transaction codes like SARA for archiving objects.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view, post, or delete parked documents and to perform archiving operations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your system configuration and archiving policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EARC_EN013 error and successfully archive the contract.