How To Fix SAFM_EOPO129 - Only Approved/Cancelled proposal can be archived,check the status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Only Approved/Cancelled proposal can be archived,check the status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO129 - Only Approved/Cancelled proposal can be archived,check the status ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO129 indicates that an attempt is being made to archive a proposal that is not in an approved or cancelled status. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where proposals or requests need to meet specific criteria before they can be archived.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The proposal is still in a draft or pending status.
  The proposal has been rejected or is in a status that does not allow archiving.
  There may be dependencies or linked documents that prevent the proposal from being archived.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Proposal Status:
  
  Navigate to the proposal in question and check its current status. Ensure that it is either "Approved" or "Cancelled".
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If the proposal is not approved, you may need to follow the necessary steps to get it approved. This could involve getting the necessary approvals from stakeholders.
  If the proposal is rejected, you may need to address the reasons for rejection and resubmit it for approval.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any linked documents or dependencies that need to be resolved before archiving. This could include related projects, tasks, or financial documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for archiving proposals to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which typically involves moving data that is no longer actively used to a storage system to improve performance and manage data volume.
  Status Management: Familiarize yourself with how statuses are managed in your SAP system, including the lifecycle of proposals and the criteria for each status.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By ensuring that the proposal meets the necessary criteria for archiving, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the archiving process.