How To Fix F9650 - Maintain a document life

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Maintain a document life

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a document life, or the value you entered is not
permitted. Note that the figure you enter as document life must be a
positive figure. This figure defines the minimum life of a document
type in the database. Document life is measured in days.

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?

Enter the value in line with the above information.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9650 - Maintain a document life ?

  The SAP error message F9650, which states "Maintain a document life," typically occurs in the context of financial document management within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires you to define a document life cycle for the financial documents you are trying to process. The document life cycle includes settings related to how long documents are retained, how they are archived, and when they can be deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Life Cycle Configuration: The error usually arises when the document life cycle settings have not been properly configured in the system.
  Document Type Not Defined: The specific document type you are working with may not have a defined life cycle.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain or view the document life cycle settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F9650 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Document Life Cycle:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for document management. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Document Life Cycle.
  
  
  Here, you can define the document life cycle settings, including retention periods and archiving rules.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using has a corresponding life cycle defined.
  You can check this in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain document life cycle settings. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring document life cycles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document types) and OBA8 (for document life cycle).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be available.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.