How To Fix FKK_TEST125 - Archiving is permitted (not allowed was expected).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_TEST - FI-CA: Test

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Archiving is permitted (not allowed was expected).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_TEST125 - Archiving is permitted (not allowed was expected). ?

  The SAP error message FKK_TEST125 indicates that archiving is permitted when it was expected to be disallowed. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with archiving processes.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving settings in the system may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the expected behavior.
  Data Status: The data you are trying to archive may not meet the criteria set in the system, or there may be a misunderstanding of the status of the data.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the archiving process, they might not align with the standard behavior expected by the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user’s authorization settings may prevent them from archiving certain data, leading to confusion about what is allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the archiving configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for the archiving object in question are correctly defined.
  Use transaction SARA to check the archiving object settings and ensure that the status is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Data Status:
  
  Verify the status of the data you are trying to archive. Ensure that it meets the criteria for archiving as defined in the system.
  Check if there are any open items or dependencies that might prevent archiving.
  
  
  
  Analyze Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments related to the archiving process, review the code to ensure it does not conflict with standard SAP behavior.
  Consult with your ABAP developers if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or custom code, perform thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For archiving administration.
  SARI: For archiving information.
  SCDO: For managing custom development objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving in FI-CA for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.