How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION518 - &2 objects archived (&1%)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 518

• Message text: &2 objects archived (&1%)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION518 - &2 objects archived (&1%) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION518 indicates that there are objects that have been archived in the system, and it typically relates to the archiving process in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Asset Accounting (AA) modules. The message format suggests that a certain percentage of objects have been archived, and it may be a warning or informational message rather than a critical error.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The message is triggered when the archiving process has been executed, and a certain percentage of objects (like financial documents or asset records) have been archived.
  Data Management: This is part of data management practices to ensure that the database does not grow excessively large, which can affect performance.
  Configuration Settings: The archiving settings in the system may be configured to automatically archive certain objects after a specific period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Check the archiving configuration in your SAP system to understand which objects are being archived and the criteria for archiving.
  Monitor Archived Data: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to monitor archived objects and ensure that the archiving process is functioning as expected.
  Data Retrieval: If you need to access archived data, you can use the archive information system or restore the archived data if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in your specific module (FI/AA) for detailed guidance on managing archived objects.
  System Performance: If the archiving process is affecting system performance, consider adjusting the archiving strategy or schedule to better fit your operational needs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to archiving issues or specific error messages for additional troubleshooting steps.
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects relevant to your business processes, such as financial documents, asset records, etc.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance and database size to ensure that archiving is effectively managing data growth.
  
  If the message is causing operational issues or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for a deeper investigation.