How To Fix MSITEM026 - Document &2 &3 in company code &1 already archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSITEM - Line Item Display with ALV, RFITEM**

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Document &2 &3 in company code &1 already archived

What causes this issue?

The document you selected has already been archived.

System Response

Document text cannot be displayed for archived documents.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSITEM026 - Document &2 &3 in company code &1 already archived ?

  The SAP error message MSITEM026 indicates that a document (specifically a material document) you are trying to process has already been archived in the specified company code. This typically occurs when you attempt to access or modify a document that is no longer available in the active database due to archiving processes.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The document has been archived as part of the data management strategy in SAP. Archiving is a process used to remove data from the active database to improve performance and manage data volume.
  Accessing Archived Data: The system does not allow certain operations on archived documents, which leads to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the document is indeed archived. You can do this by using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the archiving status of the document.
  Access Archived Data: If you need to access the archived document, you may need to restore it from the archive. This can be done using the same transaction (SARA) or by using specific reports designed to retrieve archived data.
  Review Business Processes: If frequent access to archived documents is required, consider reviewing your archiving strategy. You may need to adjust the archiving settings or the retention period for certain documents.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific procedures related to archiving and restoring documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how it works, the types of data that can be archived, and the implications for data retrieval.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for more detailed guidance.