How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT150 - Document &1 is either aged or archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Document &1 is either aged or archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT150 - Document &1 is either aged or archived ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT150 indicates that the document you are trying to access is either aged or archived. This typically occurs in the context of document management systems within SAP, where documents may be moved to an archive for storage efficiency or compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Aged Document: The document has reached a certain age threshold defined by the organization's document retention policy, and it is no longer available in the active database.
  Archived Document: The document has been explicitly archived, meaning it has been moved to a storage system designed for long-term retention, and is not accessible through standard transaction codes or interfaces.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. You can do this by checking the document management system or using transaction codes related to document management (like SCDO or SCDO for document objects).
  
  
  Access Archived Documents: If the document is archived, you may need to access it through the archive management system. This often involves:
  
  Using transaction SARA to manage archived data.
  Using the appropriate archive object to retrieve the document.
  Ensuring you have the necessary authorizations to access archived documents.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Basis Team: If you are unsure how to retrieve the document or if you believe it should not be archived, consult with your IT department or SAP Basis team. They can provide insights into the document retention policies and assist in retrieving the document if necessary.
  
  
  Review Retention Policies: If you frequently encounter this issue, it may be worth reviewing your organization's document retention policies to understand how long documents are kept active and the criteria for archiving.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SCDO: Document Management
  SARCH: Archive Retrieval
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document management and archiving to understand the processes and best practices.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access both active and archived documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and retrieve the necessary documents as needed.