How To Fix /SAPCEM/ARCHIVIERUNG012 - &: SD document & exists for PBE document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/ARCHIVIERUNG -

• Message number: 012

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCEM/ARCHIVIERUNG012 - &: SD document & exists for PBE document ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCEM/ARCHIVIERUNG012 indicates that there is an issue related to the archiving process in the SAP system, specifically concerning Sales and Distribution (SD) documents. The message states that a specific SD document exists for a PBE (Post-Processing) document, which is preventing the archiving process from completing successfully.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  There is an existing SD document that is linked to the PBE document you are trying to archive.
  The system has a dependency that requires the SD document to be processed or cleared before the PBE document can be archived.
  The archiving object is configured in such a way that it does not allow archiving of documents that have related documents still in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Related SD Document: Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to find the SD document that is causing the issue. Check the document flow to understand the relationship between the SD and PBE documents.
  
  
  Process or Clear the SD Document: Depending on the business process, you may need to:
  
  Complete any outstanding processes related to the SD document.
  Delete or archive the SD document if it is no longer needed.
  Ensure that all related documents are processed and that there are no open items.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration: Review the archiving configuration for the relevant objects in transaction SARA. Ensure that the settings allow for the archiving of documents that have dependencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving processes for specific guidance on handling dependencies between documents.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SARE (Archive Object Management).
  Archiving Objects: Understand the archiving objects related to SD documents and how they interact with PBE documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully archive the necessary documents.