How To Fix GPDMIGO015 - GPD archiving in running in update mode. Movement posting is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPDMIGO - A&D GPD Message Class for Movement Checks

• Message number: 015

• Message text: GPD archiving in running in update mode. Movement posting is not possible

What causes this issue?

GPD archiving process runs in update mode.

System Response

The movement cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Wait and try to repost the movement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPDMIGO015 - GPD archiving in running in update mode. Movement posting is not possible ?

  The SAP error message GPDMIGO015 indicates that the Goods Movement Document (GPD) archiving process is currently running in update mode, which prevents any movement postings from being processed. This situation typically arises when the system is trying to archive data while simultaneously attempting to post new goods movements, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process Running: The archiving process for Goods Movement Documents is active, and it locks the necessary tables or processes required for posting new movements.
  Concurrency Issues: The system does not allow concurrent updates to ensure data integrity, which results in this error when a posting attempt is made while archiving is in progress.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Archiving to Complete: The simplest solution is to wait until the archiving process has finished. Once it is complete, you should be able to perform the movement posting without any issues.
  Check Background Jobs: You can check the status of background jobs in transaction SM37. Look for any jobs related to GPD archiving and monitor their progress.
  Cancel or Reschedule Archiving Job: If the archiving job is taking too long and is blocking critical operations, you may consider canceling it (if appropriate) or rescheduling it to a time when it will not interfere with regular operations.
  System Monitoring: Ensure that your system is properly monitored to avoid long-running archiving jobs in the future. This can include optimizing the archiving process or scheduling it during off-peak hours.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SARA: To manage archiving objects and settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for details on archiving processes and best practices.
  Performance Tuning: If archiving jobs frequently take too long, consider reviewing the archiving strategy, including the selection criteria and the volume of data being archived.
  
  If the issue persists even after the archiving job has completed, further investigation may be required, including checking for any locks in the database or reviewing system logs for additional error messages.