How To Fix RE242 - Earmarked funds & is marked for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Earmarked funds & is marked for archiving

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change a value adjustment document for an
earmarked fund. However, this is not possible since this earmarked fund
is already earmarked for archiving.

System Response

The system does not permit any further changes to documents earmarked
for archiving. The system therefore changes into the display function
automatically if you want to change a value adjustment document.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE242 - Earmarked funds & is marked for archiving ?

  The SAP error message RE242 indicates that earmarked funds are marked for archiving. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) or Funds Management (FM) modules, where earmarked funds are used to allocate budgetary resources for specific purposes.
  Cause:
  The error message RE242 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Archiving Status: The earmarked funds in question have been marked for archiving, meaning they are no longer active and cannot be used for new transactions.
  Data Integrity: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to earmarked funds that are no longer valid or have been archived.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the earmarked funds to be incorrectly marked for archiving.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE242 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status:
  
  Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the status of the earmarked funds.
  Verify if the earmarked funds are indeed marked for archiving and if they can be unarchived if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Earmarked Funds:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., FM or RE transactions) and check the earmarked funds in question.
  Ensure that the earmarked funds are still valid and have not been inadvertently marked for archiving.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to earmarked funds.
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for Funds Management) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to earmarked funds and archiving in the system.
  Ensure that the settings align with your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the RE242 error for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving), FMAVCR01 (for funds management), and others that may help in managing earmarked funds.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the RE242 error for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to access or modify the earmarked funds has the necessary permissions to do so.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE242 error and implement a solution to resolve it.