How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB049 - Doc. &1 &2 cannot be archived yet; it has unarchived successor documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Doc. &1 &2 cannot be archived yet; it has unarchived successor documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB049 - Doc. &1 &2 cannot be archived yet; it has unarchived successor documents ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB049 indicates that a document cannot be archived because it has successor documents that have not yet been archived. This is a common issue in document management systems where documents are linked or dependent on one another.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to archive has one or more successor documents that are still in an active state (i.e., they have not been archived). In SAP, a successor document is typically a document that is created as a result of the original document, such as an invoice that is generated from a purchase order.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Successor Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SCDL or SCDO to find the successor documents related to the document you are trying to archive. You can also check the document flow in the relevant application (e.g., Sales Order, Purchase Order) to see which documents are linked.
  
  
  
  Archive Successor Documents: 
  
  If the successor documents are no longer needed, you can archive them first. Ensure that all necessary data is backed up or that the documents are no longer required for business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status: 
  
  Ensure that the status of the successor documents allows for archiving. If they are still in use or have pending actions, you may need to complete or close those processes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Archiving: 
  
  Once the successor documents are archived or no longer present, you can re-attempt to archive the original document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's archiving policy for specific guidelines on archiving documents and handling dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which typically involves using the Archive Administration (transaction SARA) to manage the archiving of various objects.
  Document Management: Familiarize yourself with the document management system in SAP, including how documents are linked and the implications of archiving.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed information about the error and any related issues that may need to be addressed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully archive the document in question.