How To Fix FI821 - Version 000/&1 can not be archived in FM area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Version 000/&1 can not be archived in FM area &2

What causes this issue?

You want to archive active budget version '000' of the current fiscal
year &v1& of FM area &v2&. This is not possible.

How to fix this error?

You can archive all versions in the current year except for version
'000', by excluding version '000' using the selection interval.
You can archive version '000' from closed fiscal years by lowering the
'To Fiscal Year'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI821 - Version 000/&1 can not be archived in FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FI821 indicates that a specific version of a financial document cannot be archived in the specified funds management (FM) area. This error typically arises during the archiving process when the system encounters issues related to the document version or the FM area.
  Cause:
  
  Version Issues: The document version specified in the error message may not be eligible for archiving. This can happen if the version is not in a status that allows archiving or if it has not been fully processed.
  FM Area Configuration: The funds management area may not be properly configured for archiving, or there may be restrictions on archiving certain documents within that area.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that prevents it from being archived, such as being locked or in use.
  Archiving Object Configuration: The archiving object for financial documents may not be correctly set up, leading to issues during the archiving process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. Ensure that it is not locked or in a state that prevents archiving.
  Review Archiving Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the archiving object related to financial documents. Ensure that the FM area is correctly set up for archiving.
  Version Eligibility: Confirm that the version of the document you are trying to archive is eligible for archiving. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or check the documentation for specific version requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the archiving logs and see if there are any additional details or errors that can provide more context.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving financial documents and funds management for detailed guidelines and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  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 identify the cause of the FI821 error and implement a solution to successfully archive the financial document in the specified FM area.