How To Fix FINS_ARCH007 - Test mode: Snapshot can be archived

FINS_ARCH007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ARCH - Financials Archiving

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Test mode: Snapshot can be archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ARCH007 - Test mode: Snapshot can be archived ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ARCH007 indicates that you are trying to archive a snapshot in test mode, which is not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of archiving financial documents or data in SAP, particularly when using the Archive Management functionality.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system is set to "test mode," which is intended for testing purposes only. In this mode, certain operations, such as archiving, are restricted to prevent any unintended changes to the data. The system is designed to ensure that only valid and complete data can be archived in production mode.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to switch from test mode to production mode. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check the Archiving Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the settings for the archiving object you are working with. Ensure that you are not in test mode.
  
  
  
  Switch to Production Mode:
  
  If you are in