How To Fix FMAR057 - Object not archivable due to existing entry documents

FMAR057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAR - Archive access

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Object not archivable due to existing entry documents

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FMAR057 - Details

• The SAP error message FMAR057 ("Object not archivable due to existing entry documents") typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when you attempt to archive a funds management object (like a budget, commitment, or actuals) that has associated entry documents. This means that there are still active documents linked to the object you are trying to archive, preventing the archiving process from completing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Entry Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are still documents (such as purchase orders, invoices, or other financial documents) that reference the funds management object you are trying to archive.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies that need to be resolved before archiving can occur.
  Incorrect Archiving Configuration: Sometimes, the archiving configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to archive.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMAR057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Linked Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for