How To Fix FIPL_SAFT128 - Asset data extraction not possible; data already archived

FIPL_SAFT128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_SAFT - SAFT: Message Class

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Asset data extraction not possible; data already archived

What causes this issue?

You are trying to extract archived asset data for a specific date range.
This is, however, not possible because the asset data is still available
in archive files.
Prior to extracting the asset data, you need to delete the archive
files.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To extract the asset data, delete the archive files using transaction
ILM_DESTRUCTION.

Procedure for System Administrators

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FIPL_SAFT128 - Details

• The SAP error message FIPL_SAFT128 indicates that there is an issue with asset data extraction because the data has already been archived. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset accounting within SAP, particularly when trying to extract or report on asset data that has been archived for performance or compliance reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Archiving: The primary cause of this error is that the asset data you are trying to access has been archived. SAP uses archiving to remove old data from the database to improve performance and manage data volume.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned with the current data extraction or reporting requirements.
  Timing Issues: If the data was archived recently, there may be a timing issue where the extraction process is trying to access data that has not yet been updated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the asset data you are