How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC001 - Report is obsolete. Use archiving and destruction objects instead.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC - Co-Liability Archiving

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Report is obsolete. Use archiving and destruction objects instead.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Collaborative Liabilities can be stored in an archive and deleted from
the database using the archiving object FI_MKKCOLI.
Collaborative Liability Work List entries can be deleted using the
destruction object FI_MKKCOLIWL_DESTRUCTION.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC001 - Report is obsolete. Use archiving and destruction objects instead. ?

  The SAP error message "FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC001: Report is obsolete. Use archiving and destruction objects instead" typically occurs in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This message indicates that the report you are trying to execute is no longer supported and has been replaced by newer archiving and destruction objects.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolescence of the Report: SAP periodically updates its software and may deprecate certain reports in favor of more efficient or effective methods of data management, such as archiving and destruction objects.
  System Upgrade: If your SAP system has been upgraded to a newer version, some reports may have been marked as obsolete.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or settings of the FI-CA module may also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Archiving and Destruction Objects: Instead of using the obsolete report, you should utilize the new archiving and destruction objects provided by SAP. These objects are designed to handle data archiving and destruction in a more efficient manner.
  
  You can find the relevant archiving and destruction objects in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP Basis or FI-CA functional team.
  Typically, you would use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates regarding the specific report and its replacement. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the latest SAP documentation for the FI-CA module to understand the new processes and tools available for data management.
  
  
  Training and Support: If necessary, consider training for your team on the new archiving and destruction processes to ensure they are familiar with the updated methods.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to archiving, such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Access the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving and destruction processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for discussions and insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and transition to the new methods of data management in SAP.