How To Fix FG919 - Phase 1/7: Checking company codes for possibility of archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 919

• Message text: Phase 1/7: Checking company codes for possibility of archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG919 - Phase 1/7: Checking company codes for possibility of archiving ?

  The SAP error message FG919 typically occurs during the archiving process when the system checks the company codes to determine if they are eligible for archiving. This message indicates that there is an issue preventing the archiving process from proceeding.
  Cause:
  The error message FG919 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured for archiving. This could include missing settings or incorrect parameters in the configuration.
  
  
  Data Dependencies: There may be data dependencies that prevent the archiving of certain company codes. For example, if there are open items or transactions that are still active, the system will not allow archiving.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the archiving may not have the necessary authorizations to archive data for the specified company codes.
  
  
  Archiving Object Settings: The archiving object settings may not be correctly defined, leading to issues during the archiving check.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FG919 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code in transaction code SPRO.
  Ensure that the company code is set up correctly for archiving.
  
  
  
  Review Open Items:
  
  Check for any open items or transactions associated with the company code that may be preventing archiving.
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to review open items.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving for the company codes in question.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the archiving object you are trying to use. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  You can check the archiving object settings in transaction code SARA.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving Check:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to run the archiving check for the specific archiving object. This can help identify any issues with the data that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  FBL1N/FBL3N: Line Item Display for Vendors and G/L Accounts
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FG919 error and implement the necessary solutions to proceed with the archiving process.