How To Fix FKKBIX317 - Table set &1 is not archived in client &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX - Conv.Inv.: Billing (Invoice Preprocessing)

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Table set &1 is not archived in client &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX317 - Table set &1 is not archived in client &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX317 indicates that a specific table, identified by the placeholder &1, has not been archived in the specified client, represented by &2. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can occur during processes that require access to archived data.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Not Performed: The most common cause of this error is that the archiving process for the specified table has not been executed in the client. This means that the data that should have been archived is still present in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  Client-Specific Issues: The error may also arise if the archiving was performed in a different client, and the current client does not have the archived data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Perform Archiving: 
  
  Check if the archiving process for the relevant table has been executed. If not, you need to run the archiving program for that table.
  Use transaction code SARA to access the archiving object and perform the necessary archiving steps.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving settings for the relevant table are correctly configured. This includes checking the archiving object and ensuring that the necessary data selection criteria are met.
  
  
  
  Verify Client:
  
  Confirm that you are working in the correct client. If the data has been archived in another client, you may need to switch to that client to access the archived data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific archiving object and table to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Archiving:
  
  If archiving was attempted but failed, check the logs for any errors that may have occurred during the archiving process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For archiving administration.
  SARI: For displaying archived data.
  SARE: For archiving object management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the archiving of the table in question. You can use the SAP Support Portal for this.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKBIX317 error and ensure that the necessary data is archived correctly in your SAP system.