How To Fix F9311 - &1 &2 is in a blocked archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 311

• Message text: &1 &2 is in a blocked archive

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& is in archive &V3&, which is blocked at the moment.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check if the archive file is still in an archiving phase (writing
archive, or deleting database) or if the archive is being reloaded.
In both cases the data will soon be available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9311 - &1 &2 is in a blocked archive ?

  The SAP error message F9311 indicates that a specific document (identified by &1 and &2) is in a blocked archive. This typically occurs when a financial document, such as an invoice or payment, has been archived and is currently not accessible for processing due to its archived status.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The document has been archived as part of the data management process in SAP. Archiving is done to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  Blocked Status: The document may be in a blocked state due to various reasons, such as being part of a closed period, being subject to legal holds, or other business rules that prevent access to archived documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Settings: Verify the archiving settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the document you are trying to access is not supposed to be archived based on your business processes.
  Access the Archive: If you need to access the document, you may need to unarchive it or retrieve it from the archive. This can typically be done using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or SARI (Archive Information System).
  Consult with IT/Support: If you do not have the necessary permissions or knowledge to access the archive, consult with your SAP Basis team or IT support. They can assist in retrieving the document or adjusting the archiving settings.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document in the system to understand why it is blocked. This may involve reviewing related documents or transactions that could be affecting its status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving), SARI (for viewing archived data), and FB03 (to display documents).
  Archiving Policies: Review your organization’s archiving policies to understand the lifecycle of financial documents and the criteria for archiving.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on archiving and document management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the F9311 error and understand the implications of working with archived documents in SAP.