How To Fix FKKINV239 - Invoicing document &1 does not exist in the database; document archived?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Invoicing document &1 does not exist in the database; document archived?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV239 - Invoicing document &1 does not exist in the database; document archived? ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV239 indicates that the invoicing document you are trying to access does not exist in the database because it has been archived. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where documents can be archived to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  Cause:
  
  Document Archiving: The invoicing document has been archived as part of the data management process. Archiving is a standard procedure in SAP to remove old data from the database and store it in a more cost-effective manner.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or not created properly in the first place.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Settings: Verify the archiving settings in your SAP system. You can check the archiving object for invoicing documents to understand the retention period and archiving process.
  Access Archived Documents: If you need to access the archived document, you can use the SAP Archive Information System (transaction code SARA) to retrieve archived documents. You may need the appropriate authorizations to access archived data.
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number you are using to ensure it is correct. If you have access to the original document, confirm the number from there.
  Consult with IT or SAP Basis Team: If you are unsure about the archiving process or need assistance in retrieving archived documents, consult your IT department or SAP Basis team for help.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which involves defining archiving objects, setting up archiving runs, and managing archived data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving and document management in SAP FI-CA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message FKKINV239 and manage your invoicing documents effectively.