How To Fix F=323 - Please exclude the archived period &/& in the selection screen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F= -

• Message number: 323

• Message text: Please exclude the archived period &/& in the selection screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F=323 - Please exclude the archived period &/& in the selection screen ?

  The SAP error message F323 ("Please exclude the archived period &/& in the selection screen") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a financial report or transaction that includes data from an archived period. This error is a safeguard to prevent users from inadvertently processing or reporting on data that has been archived, as archived data is not available for standard reporting and processing in the same way as active data.
  Cause:
  
  Archived Data: The error is triggered when the selection criteria in your report or transaction include periods that have been archived. SAP archives data to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  Selection Screen Criteria: The date range or period you have selected includes dates that fall within the archived periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust your selection criteria to exclude the archived periods. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  Identify Archived Periods: Determine which periods are archived. This information can usually be found in the SAP Archive Management or by consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  Modify Selection Criteria:
  
  Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction.
  Adjust the date range or period selection to exclude the archived periods.
  
  
  Use Archive Information: If you need to access archived data, you may need to use specific archive reports or tools provided by SAP to retrieve or analyze archived data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archive Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's archiving process and how it impacts reporting. You can find more information in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP Basis administrator.
  Transaction Codes: You may want to look into transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage and view archived data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F323 error and successfully execute your report or transaction without including archived periods.