How To Fix FARC111 - &1 would not have been deleted, as not archived in CO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARC - Archiving FI Objects

• Message number: 111

• Message text: &1 would not have been deleted, as not archived in CO

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE FINS_ARCH_COMPRESS OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARC111 - &1 would not have been deleted, as not archived in CO ?

  The SAP error message FARC111 indicates that a specific document (identified by &1) could not be deleted because it has not been archived in the Controlling (CO) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to delete a financial document that is still active in the system and has not been archived according to the defined archiving strategy.
  Cause:
  
  Non-archived Document: The document you are trying to delete has not been archived in the CO module. Archiving is a process that moves data that is no longer needed for daily operations to a storage area, allowing for better performance and data management.
  Incorrect Deletion Attempt: The deletion process may be initiated without ensuring that the document is eligible for deletion, which includes being archived.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving process in the CO module, leading to documents not being archived as expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the document has been archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to see the status of the document.
  Archive the Document: If the document has not been archived, you will need to perform the archiving process. This can be done using the appropriate archiving transaction in SAP (e.g., SARA for CO documents). Ensure that the archiving settings are correctly configured.
  Review Deletion Criteria: Ensure that the criteria for deletion are met. Sometimes, specific conditions must be satisfied before a document can be deleted.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific instructions on archiving and deletion processes in your system.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving and deletion tasks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving), SE38 (for running reports), and others that may be specific to your organization's SAP setup.
  Archiving Configuration: Review the configuration settings for archiving in the CO module to ensure they align with your organization's data management policies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on archiving and deletion processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO module support team for further assistance.