How To Fix FI_AGING_PROTOCOL103 - (Yearly) Document type life not reached (T072)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_AGING_PROTOCOL - The message text is used in logging during aging run

• Message number: 103

• Message text: (Yearly) Document type life not reached (T072)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_AGING_PROTOCOL103 - (Yearly) Document type life not reached (T072) ?

  The SAP error message FI_AGING_PROTOCOL103 (Yearly) indicates that the document type life defined in the system has not been reached for the specified document. This error typically arises in the context of document aging and archiving processes within the Financial Accounting (FI) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to archive or process documents that have not yet met the minimum age requirement set for their document type. Each document type in SAP can have specific retention periods defined in the configuration, and if the documents are still within this period, the system will prevent any archiving or aging processes from being executed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 or SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document -> Document Types -> Define Document Types.
  Review the settings for the document type in question and check the "Document Life" settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Age:
  
  Check the age of the documents you are trying to archive or process. You can do this by reviewing the document posting dates.
  Ensure that the documents have reached the minimum age required for the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Life:
  
  If necessary, you can adjust the document type life settings to a shorter period, but be cautious with this approach as it may have implications for compliance and data retention policies.
  
  
  
  Wait for Document Aging:
  
  If the documents are still within the defined life period, you may need to wait until they reach the required age before attempting to archive or process them again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for specific guidance related to your system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBA7: Define Document Types
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to document aging and archiving.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and update your document retention policies to ensure compliance with legal and business requirements.
  Monitor the aging process and document types to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FI_AGING_PROTOCOL103 error and successfully manage your document archiving processes in SAP.