How To Fix J4401 - Financial object &1 has been preselected for archiving; cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Financial object &1 has been preselected for archiving; cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The financial object for the loan has been selected for archiving.
Whether or not the financial object can be successfully archived depends
upon the status of the loan, and as a consequence, the transaction
can no longer be changed.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4401 - Financial object &1 has been preselected for archiving; cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message J4401 indicates that a financial object (such as a document or transaction) has been marked for archiving, and as a result, it cannot be modified or changed. This is a common scenario in SAP systems where data integrity and consistency are crucial, especially in financial contexts.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the financial object in question has been flagged for archiving. This typically happens when:
  
  Archiving Process: The object has been selected for archiving in a previous process, and the system prevents any changes to ensure that the archived data remains consistent.
  Status of the Object: The object may have a status that indicates it is no longer active or editable.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configurations that restrict changes to objects that are marked for archiving.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the financial object is indeed