How To Fix RE146 - Document & is flagged for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Document & is flagged for archiving

What causes this issue?

You want to reference an earmarked fund already flagged for archiving
(archiving indicator is set).

System Response

The action is not performed.

How to fix this error?

Choose an earmarked fund which is not flagged for archiving.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE146 - Document & is flagged for archiving ?

  The SAP error message RE146, which states "Document & is flagged for archiving," typically occurs when you attempt to process a document that has been marked for archiving in the SAP system. This means that the document is no longer available for standard operations because it has been designated for removal from the active database to improve performance and manage data volume.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The document in question has been processed through the archiving program, which marks it as archived in the system.
  Data Management Policies: Organizations often implement data management policies that include archiving older documents to maintain system performance and comply with data retention regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE146 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check if the document is indeed archived.
  
  
  
  Access Archived Documents:
  
  If you need to access the archived document, you can use the archive retrieval functionality. This typically involves using transaction codes like SARA to retrieve the archived document back into the active database.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT/Archiving Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the archiving policies or need to access the document urgently, consult with your IT department or the team responsible for data archiving. They can provide guidance on how to handle archived documents and may assist in retrieving them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Policies:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the archiving policies in your organization to ensure they align with business needs and that users are aware of the implications of archiving.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Document Retrieval
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the implications of archiving and how to handle archived documents to minimize disruptions in their workflow.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RE146 error and manage archived documents effectively within your SAP system.