How To Fix FDM_GENERAL211 - Object was not archived due to external check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_GENERAL - FSCM-DM Integration: Interface Layer

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Object was not archived due to external check

What causes this issue?

The archiving of the object belonging to this message was prevented by
an external check. There is no further information about why this object
cannot be archived.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

The check is an implementation of the Business Add-In (BAdI)
"ARC_FDM_PROC_CHECK". With transaction SE18, you can view a list of
these implementations.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_GENERAL211 - Object was not archived due to external check ?

  The SAP error message FDM_GENERAL211 indicates that an object could not be archived due to an external check. This typically occurs in the context of the Financial Data Management (FDM) module, where certain conditions or checks must be satisfied before an object can be archived.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several potential issues, including:
  
  External Dependencies: The object you are trying to archive may have dependencies or references in other systems or modules that prevent it from being archived.
  Data Integrity Checks: There may be data integrity checks in place that are failing, which could be due to missing or inconsistent data.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the archiving may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the action.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the archiving process that are not met, such as retention periods or archiving object settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDM_GENERAL211 error, you can take the following steps:
  
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