How To Fix FMAR050 - Document has been archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAR - Archive access

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Document has been archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMAR050 - Document has been archived ?

  The SAP error message FMAR050 indicates that a document has been archived and is no longer available in the active database. This typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or payment documents, that have been archived to save space and improve system performance.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The document in question has been archived as part of the SAP data archiving process. This is a standard procedure in SAP to manage data volume and maintain system performance.
  Document Status: The document may have reached a certain age or status that triggered its archiving according to the company's data retention policies.
  Accessing Archived Data: Users may attempt to access documents that have been archived without realizing they are no longer in the active database.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Access Archived Documents: To view the archived document, you will need to use the SAP Archive Information System (AIS). This allows you to search for and retrieve archived documents.
  
  You can access the AIS through transaction code SARA or SARI.
  Use the appropriate archive object related to the document type you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings: Review the archiving settings and policies in your SAP system to understand when and why documents are archived. This can help in planning for future access needs.
  
  
  Restore Document: If necessary, you can restore the document from the archive back to the active database, but this should be done with caution and typically requires administrative privileges.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific procedures related to your system's archiving strategy.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects related to the documents you are dealing with (e.g., FI documents, CO documents).
  Data Retention Policies: Review your organization's data retention policies to ensure compliance and understand the lifecycle of financial documents.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to access archived documents and the implications of archiving on their workflows.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's official support resources.