How To Fix SBCOMS721 - Object cannot be archived because it is still in the queue

SBCOMS721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBCOMS - Messages for Business Communication Services

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Object cannot be archived because it is still in the queue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBCOMS721 - Object cannot be archived because it is still in the queue ?

  The SAP error message SBCOMS721 indicates that an object cannot be archived because it is still in the queue. This typically occurs in the context of archiving processes where certain objects (like documents, records, etc.) are not eligible for archiving due to their current status in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to archive is still being processed or is in a queue for some operation (like being printed, processed, or updated). This means that the system has not yet completed all necessary actions on the object, and as a result, it cannot be archived.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Queue Status: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SBCO or SBCO1 to check the status of the objects in the queue. Identify if the object is still being processed or if there are any errors in the queue.
  
  
  
  Wait for Processing