How To Fix F9238 - Document &1 for Company Code &2 not found in archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F9 - Messages from all FI Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Document &1 for Company Code &2 not found in archive

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9238 - Document &1 for Company Code &2 not found in archive ?

  The SAP error message F9238 indicates that a specific document (identified by the document number) for a particular company code cannot be found in the archive. This typically occurs when you are trying to access archived financial documents, and the system cannot locate the requested document in the archive database.
  Cause:
  
  Document Not Archived: The document may not have been archived properly or at all.
  Incorrect Document Number or Company Code: The document number or company code entered may be incorrect.
  Archive Settings: The archiving settings may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in retrieving archived documents.
  Data Deletion: The document may have been deleted from the archive or not yet archived due to retention policies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Number and Company Code: Double-check the document number and company code you are trying to access to ensure they are correct.
  Check Archiving Status: Use transaction code SARA to check the archiving status of the document. Ensure that the document has been archived correctly.
  Review Archive Settings: Ensure that the archiving settings for financial documents are configured correctly in the system.
  Re-archive Documents: If the document was not archived, you may need to run the archiving process again for the relevant documents.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access archived documents. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  FB03: To display financial documents.
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the archiving objects related to financial documents (e.g., FI documents).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving and document management for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.