How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT087 - Select a document that is not in To be Archived status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Select a document that is not in To be Archived status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT087 - Select a document that is not in To be Archived status ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT087 indicates that you are trying to select a document that is currently in the "To be Archived" status. This status means that the document is marked for archiving but has not yet been archived. As a result, the system does not allow you to perform certain actions on it until it has been archived.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to work with is still in the "To be Archived" status. This status typically indicates that the document is pending archiving and cannot be processed further until the archiving process is completed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report where the document is listed.
  
  
  Archive the Document: If you have the necessary permissions, you can proceed to archive the document. This usually involves running the archiving program or transaction that processes documents marked for archiving.
  
  
  Wait for Archiving Process: If the document is being processed by a background job for archiving, you may need to wait until that job completes. You can check the job status in the job monitoring transaction (e.g., SM37).
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Basis Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to archive the document or if you are unsure about the archiving process, consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator team. They can provide assistance in archiving the document or checking the status of the archiving jobs.
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the archiving configuration and processes in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which typically involves marking documents for archiving, running the archiving program, and then managing archived documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) for managing archiving processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on document archiving and handling related error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your work in SAP.