How To Fix F9811 - Doc. &1 &2 &3 is protected against changes b/c of archiving in progress

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Doc. &1 &2 &3 is protected against changes b/c of archiving in progress

What causes this issue?

You want to change document &V2& in company code &V1& in fiscal year
&V3&. However this document may be included in an active archiving
process for financial accounting documents (Archiving object
FI_DOCUMNT). If you change the document now, this could have a
detrimental effect on your financial accounting records.

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?

Wait until the archiving run is over. If necessary, contact your system
administrator or person responsible for archiving and ask them about
this problem.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9811 - Doc. &1 &2 &3 is protected against changes b/c of archiving in progress ?

  The SAP error message F9811 indicates that a document (identified by the document number and other parameters) is currently protected against changes because an archiving process is in progress. This typically occurs when a document is being archived, and the system prevents any modifications to ensure data integrity during the archiving process.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving in Progress: The primary cause of this error is that the document is currently being archived. During this process, the system locks the document to prevent any changes.
  Document Locking: SAP uses locking mechanisms to ensure that data is not altered while it is being processed, which includes archiving.
  System Configuration: The configuration of the archiving process may also lead to this error if it is not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Archiving to Complete: The simplest solution is to wait until the archiving process is completed. Once the archiving is finished, the document will be unlocked, and you can make the necessary changes.
  Check Archiving Status: You can check the status of the archiving process in the SAP system. This can usually be done through transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or SLG1 (Application Log) to see if there are any issues with the archiving job.
  Contact System Administrator: If the archiving process seems to be taking too long or is stuck, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis or system administrator to investigate the issue further.
  Review Archiving Configuration: Ensure that the archiving configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the archiving object settings and ensuring that the archiving jobs are scheduled properly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs related to archiving.
  SM37: For monitoring background jobs, including archiving jobs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving processes and best practices to ensure that your system is configured correctly.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving and document locking.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the underlying cause.