How To Fix FARR_RAI583 - Data has already been archived for header ID &2 / contract ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 583

• Message text: Data has already been archived for header ID &2 / contract ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI583 - Data has already been archived for header ID &2 / contract ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI583 indicates that there is an attempt to process data that has already been archived. Specifically, it refers to a situation where the system is trying to access or manipulate a contract (identified by contract ID &1) that has already been archived, and the header (identified by header ID &2) associated with that contract is also archived.
  Cause:
  
  Data Archiving: The primary cause of this error is that the data related to the specified contract and header has been archived. Archiving is a process in SAP that moves data from the database to an archive storage to improve performance and manage data volume.
  Incorrect Access: The application or user may be trying to access or modify archived data, which is not allowed in the standard SAP processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned with the current data access requirements, leading to attempts to access archived data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the contract and header IDs are indeed archived. You can do this by checking the archive management transactions in SAP (e.g., SARA).
  Restore Data: 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 (e.g., SARA) to retrieve the archived data back into the database.
  Review Business Processes: Ensure that the business processes are designed to handle archived data correctly. If users are trying to access archived contracts, consider whether this is necessary and if so, how it should be managed.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to understand the implications of archiving and how to manage archived data effectively.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application logic to manage cases where archived data is accessed, providing appropriate messages to users.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the archiving process in SAP, including how to set up archiving objects and manage archived data.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling archived data.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the implications of data archiving and how to work with archived data appropriately.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message FARR_RAI583 effectively.