How To Fix F5682 - Archiving has not finished

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 682

• Message text: Archiving has not finished

What causes this issue?

Document &V1& &V2& &V3& from clearing &V4& can, in principle, be
archived. Since the archiving of the financial accounting documents
(object FI_DOCUMNT) has not yet finished, there is a danger that
important document changes which are made by the "Reset cleared items"
function will then lost due to the archiving deletion procedure.

How to fix this error?

To avoid system inconsistencies of this sort, clearing procedure &V4&
must not be reversed until after archiving has finished.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5682 - Archiving has not finished ?

  The SAP error message F5682, which states "Archiving has not finished," typically occurs during the archiving process of financial documents in SAP. This error indicates that the archiving job has not completed successfully, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Job Interruption: The archiving job may have been interrupted due to system issues, such as a server crash or a manual cancellation.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the job.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving object settings or in the archiving process itself.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or performance issues, can prevent the archiving process from completing.
  Missing Archive Files: If the system cannot find the necessary archive files or if they are corrupted, the archiving process will fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the archiving job. Look for any error messages or logs that can provide more details about why the job did not finish.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving. This may involve checking roles and permissions in transaction PFCG.
  Re-run the Archiving Job: If the job was interrupted, you may need to re-run the archiving job. Ensure that all prerequisites are met before doing so.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the archiving process is properly configured.
  Database Health Check: Check the database for any locks or performance issues. You may need to work with your database administrator to resolve any underlying database problems.
  Check Archive Files: Verify that the archive files are present and not corrupted. If necessary, you may need to recreate the archive files.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving processes specific to your version of SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to archiving and the specific error message F5682.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.