How To Fix FARRIC_OL056 - FI document &1 for billing document &2 could not be read from archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARRIC_OL - Revenue Accounting: Operational Load

• Message number: 056

• Message text: FI document &1 for billing document &2 could not be read from archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARRIC_OL056 - FI document &1 for billing document &2 could not be read from archive ?

  The SAP error message FARRIC_OL056 indicates that the system is unable to read a financial document (FI document) from the archive for a specific billing document. This typically occurs in scenarios where the document has been archived, and the system is trying to access it but cannot find it in the archive.
  Causes:
  
  Document Not Archived: The FI document may not have been archived properly, or it may not exist in the archive.
  Archive Object Configuration: The archive object configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in retrieving archived documents.
  Archive File Missing: The physical archive file may be missing or not accessible due to file system issues or incorrect paths.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived documents.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent access to the archive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the FI document is indeed archived. You can do this by checking the archive management transaction (e.g., SARA) to see if the document is listed.
  Re-archive the Document: If the document is not found in the archive, consider re-archiving the document if it is still available in the database.
  Check Archive Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archive object related to the FI documents to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Verify Archive Files: Check the file system to ensure that the archive files are present and accessible. If they are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access archived documents. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage and check the status of archived documents.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FARRIC_OL056 error message.