How To Fix FAA_ARCH014 - Database update failed; archivability status for CoCode &1 not updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_ARCH - Data Archiving Fixed Asset Accounting S/4

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Database update failed; archivability status for CoCode &1 not updated

What causes this issue?

When the system was executing the archiving preprocessing program for
company code &V1&, an error occurred during the database update.

System Response

The system could not update the status for archivable assets.

How to fix this error?

Please check the affected assets.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_ARCH014 - Database update failed; archivability status for CoCode &1 not updated ?

  The SAP error message FAA_ARCH014 indicates that there was a failure in updating the database regarding the archivability status for a specific company code (CoCode). This error typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when trying to archive asset data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The database might be locked by another process, preventing the update from being completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to update the archivability status.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the archiving configuration for the company code.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself, such as connectivity problems or database corruption.
  Incomplete Archiving Process: If the archiving process was not completed successfully, it may lead to inconsistencies in the archivability status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAA_ARCH014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the database that might be preventing the update. If you find any locks that are not needed, you can delete them.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Verify Configuration: Check the archiving configuration for the company code in transaction OAA3 (for Asset Accounting) to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction SLG1 to check the logs related to archiving.
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Process: If the archiving process was interrupted, try to re-run it. Make sure to follow the correct steps and ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  Database Health Check: If the issue persists, perform a health check on the database to ensure there are no underlying issues. This may involve working with your database administrator.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OAA3: Asset Accounting Archive Configuration
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving in Asset Accounting for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAA_ARCH014 error and implement a solution to resolve it.