How To Fix /SAPCEM/ARCHIVIERUNG003 - &: SD document & exists for shipping document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/ARCHIVIERUNG -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: &: SD document & exists for shipping document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCEM/ARCHIVIERUNG003 - &: SD document & exists for shipping document ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCEM/ARCHIVIERUNG003 indicates that there is an issue related to the archiving of a Sales and Distribution (SD) document, specifically that the document exists for a shipping document. This error typically arises in the context of document archiving processes in SAP, where the system is trying to archive a document that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Document in Use: The SD document you are trying to archive is still being referenced or is in use by another process (e.g., it may be linked to an open delivery or shipment).
  Incomplete Processing: The document may not have been fully processed or completed, which prevents it from being archived.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the archiving object that are not set correctly, leading to this error.
  Dependencies: There could be other documents or processes that depend on the SD document, preventing it from being archived.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the SD document. Ensure that it is not in use or locked by another process. You can check the document in transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  Complete Processing: If the document is still in process, complete any necessary actions (e.g., deliveries, billing) before attempting to archive it again.
  Review Archiving Settings: Check the archiving settings in the Customizing (transaction SPRO) for the relevant archiving object. Ensure that the settings are correct and that the document type is eligible for archiving.
  Use Archive Management Tools: Utilize the Archive Management tools in SAP (transaction SARA) to check the status of the archiving process and to see if there are any logs or additional error messages that can provide more context.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in the SD module for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant archiving objects for SD documents, such as SD_DOC for sales documents and SD_DEL for delivery documents.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARE: Archive Object Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to archiving issues in the SD module, as they may contain specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully archive the SD document.