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

F9311 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 This typically occurs when a financial document, such as an invoice or payment, has been archived and is currently not accessible for processing due to its archived status.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  Archiving Process: The document has been archived as part of the data management process in SAP.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