How To Fix FARR_PROD_CLEANUP018 - Header IDs / contracts with archived data have been found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Header IDs / contracts with archived data have been found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROD_CLEANUP018 - Header IDs / contracts with archived data have been found ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROD_CLEANUP018 indicates that there are header IDs or contracts with archived data present in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when performing cleanup or deletion operations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that there are contracts or header IDs that have archived data associated with them. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The contracts have been archived but not fully deleted from the database.
  There are dependencies or references to these archived contracts that prevent their cleanup.
  The system is trying to perform a cleanup operation that requires all related data to be non-archived.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Archived Contracts:
  
  Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the archived objects and identify which contracts or header IDs are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or references to the archived contracts. This may involve reviewing related documents or transactions that reference the archived data.
  
  
  
  Unarchive or Delete:
  
  If necessary, you may need to unarchive the contracts or delete them if they are no longer needed. This can be done through the archive management tools in SAP.
  
  
  
  Cleanup Process:
  
  After addressing the archived data, you can attempt the cleanup process again. Ensure that all related data is in a state that allows for cleanup.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if there are complex dependencies or if you are unsure about the implications of unarchiving or deleting data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving), SARI (for restoring archived data), and SCDO (for data archiving).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FARR_PROD_CLEANUP018 error and successfully perform the necessary cleanup operations in your SAP system.