How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP002 - There are archived documents on account &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: There are archived documents on account &1 in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP002 - There are archived documents on account &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP002 indicates that there are archived documents for a specific account in a particular company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform operations that require access to the account's current data, but the necessary data is archived and not available in the active database.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has archived financial documents related to the specified account and company code. Archiving is a process used in SAP to manage data volume by moving older data to an archive, which can help improve system performance. However, certain operations may require access to these archived documents, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_SWITCH_OP002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the documents are indeed archived. You can use transaction code SARA to check the archiving status for the relevant object.
  
  
  Unarchive Documents: If you need to access the archived documents for the account, you may need to unarchive them. This can be done using the transaction code SARA, where you can select the appropriate archiving object and unarchive the necessary documents.
  
  
  Adjust Settings: If the archiving is not necessary for your operations, consider adjusting the archiving settings to prevent future occurrences of this error. This may involve changing the archiving strategy or retention periods.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to understand the implications of unarchiving documents and the best practices for managing archived data.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access archived documents or perform unarchiving operations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how it works, the objects that can be archived, and the implications for data retrieval.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and others that may help in managing archived data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.