How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB032 - Document &1 &2 does not have "archivable" status and is not archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Document &1 &2 does not have "archivable" status and is not archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB032 - Document &1 &2 does not have "archivable" status and is not archived ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB032 indicates that a specific document (identified by the placeholders &1 and &2) does not have an "archivable" status and therefore cannot be archived. This error typically arises in the context of document management and archiving processes within SAP systems, particularly when using the Archive Development Kit (ADK) or similar archiving solutions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Archivable Status: The document in question is not marked as archivable. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The document is still in use or has not reached the end of its retention period.
  The document type or category does not meet the criteria for archiving.
  The document may have been flagged for retention or is subject to legal holds.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the archiving object that prevent the document from being archived.
  
  
  Document Lifecycle: The document may not have completed all necessary lifecycle stages that would allow it to be archived.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document in question. Ensure that it meets the criteria for archiving. You may need to consult with the business process owner or the document management team.
  
  
  Review Archiving Object Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the archiving object related to the document type. Ensure that the settings allow for archiving of the document.
  Check the retention periods and archiving criteria defined for the document type.
  
  
  
  Update Document Status: If the document is eligible for archiving but is not marked as such, you may need to update its status. This could involve:
  
  Changing the document's status in the system.
  Ensuring that all necessary approvals or processes have been completed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object and error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how documents are classified and the lifecycle stages they go through.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates and patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to archiving, such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System), to manage and monitor archiving processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.