How To Fix JBD_GETR_ARCH002 - Earlier versions still exist for generic transaction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBD_GETR_ARCH - Message Class for Object GETR_ARCH

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Earlier versions still exist for generic transaction &1

What causes this issue?

The system cannot archive generic transaction &V1& as earlier versions
still exist for the transaction.

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?

Ensure that the versions of the generic transaction (archiving object
JB_GTVS) are archived before the transaction and, if necessary, reduce
the residence time for the versions.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBD_GETR_ARCH002 - Earlier versions still exist for generic transaction &1 ?

  The SAP error message JBD_GETR_ARCH002 indicates that there are earlier versions of a document or transaction that still exist in the system, which prevents the system from archiving or processing the current version. This is typically related to the archiving process in SAP, where the system is trying to archive a document but finds that there are still active or earlier versions of that document.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Earlier Versions: The primary cause of this error is that there are earlier versions of the document or transaction that have not been archived or deleted.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be archived.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the archiving process that are not set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Earlier Versions:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables related to the document or transaction in question. Look for earlier versions that may still exist.
  
  
  
  Archive or Delete Earlier Versions:
  
  If earlier versions are no longer needed, you can archive or delete them using the appropriate archiving transaction (e.g., SARA for archiving).
  Ensure that you follow the correct archiving procedures as per your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document. If it is in a status that prevents archiving, you may need to change its status or complete any pending processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or document type for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the archiving process in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SE16 (Data Browser).
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how to set up and manage archiving objects.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific transaction to find any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.