How To Fix G9188 - No document restriction if venture/partnerwise archiving is selected !

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G9 - Joint-Venture-Archiving

• Message number: 188

• Message text: No document restriction if venture/partnerwise archiving is selected !

What causes this issue?

It is not allowed to restrict documents if the 'Venture/partnerwise
archiving' mode is selected since this would cause a splitting of the
partner accounts by documentnumbers.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry: It is only meaningful to restrict by
partner accounts (if desired) concerning the actual processing options.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G9188 - No document restriction if venture/partnerwise archiving is selected ! ?

  The SAP error message G9188, which states "No document restriction if venture/partnerwise archiving is selected," typically occurs in the context of archiving documents in SAP, particularly when using the archiving object related to business partners or ventures.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to archive documents with a restriction based on venture or partner, but the system detects that no such restrictions are applicable or set. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving settings may not be properly configured to allow for venture or partner-wise archiving.
  Missing Data: There may be no documents that meet the criteria for archiving based on the specified venture or partner.
  Incompatibility: The selected archiving method may not support the restrictions you are trying to apply.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA to access the archiving administration.
  Verify the configuration settings for the archiving object you are working with. Ensure that the venture/partner-wise archiving is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Document Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using for archiving are correct and that there are indeed documents that match those criteria.
  If you are using specific ventures or partners, check if they have associated documents that can be archived.
  
  
  
  Adjust Archiving Settings:
  
  If you do not need venture/partner-wise archiving, consider changing the settings to allow for general archiving without those restrictions.
  Alternatively, if you need to keep the restrictions, ensure that the necessary documents exist for the specified ventures or partners.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve such problems.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the archiving process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archiving Administration) and SARI (Archiving Information).
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects related to your business processes, as each may have different configurations and requirements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.