How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY161 - The FSV corr. sol. &1 was archived and deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: The FSV corr. sol. &1 was archived and deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY161 - The FSV corr. sol. &1 was archived and deleted. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY161 indicates that a Financial Statement Version (FSV) correction solution has been archived and deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or SAP ERP systems when dealing with financial reporting and configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The FSV correction solution was archived as part of a data management or archiving process. This is often done to optimize database performance or to comply with data retention policies.
  Deletion: The archived data may have been deleted either manually or through a scheduled job that cleans up old or unnecessary data.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or settings related to financial reporting may lead to the unavailability of certain FSVs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Restore from Archive: If the FSV correction solution is needed, check if it can be restored from the archive. This may involve using SAP's archiving tools or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  Recreate the FSV: If restoration is not possible, you may need to recreate the FSV correction solution manually. This involves going to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and setting up the FSV again.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify FSVs. Sometimes, access issues can lead to the perception that an FSV is missing.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to FSVs and archiving processes to understand the implications and steps to take.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how data is archived and the implications of archiving on system performance and data availability.
  Financial Statement Versions: Familiarize yourself with how FSVs are created and managed in SAP, including the importance of maintaining these for accurate financial reporting.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context and solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and restore or recreate the necessary FSV correction solution.