How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION685 - Only possible to archive reorganization plans that have been closed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Only possible to archive reorganization plans that have been closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION685 - Only possible to archive reorganization plans that have been closed ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION685 indicates that you are attempting to archive a reorganization plan that is still open or active. In SAP, reorganization plans are used to manage the restructuring of financial data, and they must be closed before they can be archived.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The reorganization plan you are trying to archive is still in an open state.
  The system requires that all activities related to the reorganization plan be completed and the plan be closed before archiving can take place.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the reorganization plan is closed. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Reorganization Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to reorganization plans (e.g., FAGL_REORG).
  Check the status of the reorganization plan you are trying to archive.
  
  
  
  Close the Reorganization Plan:
  
  If the plan is still open, you will need to complete any outstanding tasks or processes associated with it.
  Once all necessary activities are completed, close the reorganization plan using the appropriate transaction or function in SAP.
  
  
  
  Archive the Closed Plan:
  
  After closing the plan, you can proceed to archive it using the relevant archiving transaction (e.g., SARA for archiving).
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving:
  
  After attempting to archive, check the archiving logs to ensure that the process completed successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FAGL_REORG: Used for managing reorganization plans.
  SARA: Used for archiving data in SAP.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing reorganization plans and archiving processes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to close and archive reorganization plans.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_REORGANIZATION685 error and successfully archive your reorganization plans.