How To Fix FARR_PROD_CLEANUP017 - Data has already been archived for header ID &2 / contract ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_PROD_CLEANUP - Clean-Up and Reversal of Productive Data

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Data has already been archived for header ID &2 / contract ID &1

What causes this issue?

RAIs that are related to the header ID &V2& may have already been
archived or POBs may already have been archived for the contract ID &V1&
.
Archiving and using the <ZK>Clean-Up and Reverse the Productive Data</>
program are different concepts for deleting productive data that should
not be mixed for the same header ID or the same contract.

System Response

Deletion is not performed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROD_CLEANUP017 - Data has already been archived for header ID &2 / contract ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROD_CLEANUP017 indicates that there is an attempt to perform a cleanup operation on data that has already been archived. Specifically, the message states that data has already been archived for a specific contract ID and header ID.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module or the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a process tries to delete or modify data that has already been archived. The archiving process is designed to move data from the active database to an archive for long-term storage, which helps in managing database size and improving performance.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the data for the specified contract ID and header ID has indeed been archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to review the archived objects.
  
  
  Review Cleanup Process: If you are running a cleanup process, ensure that it is not trying to process data that has already been archived. You may need to adjust the selection criteria or parameters of the cleanup job.
  
  
  Restore Data (if necessary): If you need to access the archived data, you may need to restore it from the archive. This can be done using the appropriate transaction codes or tools provided by SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to archiving and cleanup processes for the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into best practices and configurations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving), SARI (for restoring), and others related to the specific module you are working with.
  Archiving Objects: Understand the archiving objects relevant to your business processes, as different objects may have different archiving and cleanup procedures.
  System Logs: Check system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FARR_PROD_CLEANUP017 error effectively.