How To Fix UJB_EXCEPTION118 - BPF: Instance &1 cannot be archived since it is not Suspended/Finalized

UJB_EXCEPTION118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 118

• Message text: BPF: Instance &1 cannot be archived since it is not Suspended/Finalized

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UJB_EXCEPTION118 - Details

• The SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION118 indicates that a Business Process Framework (BPF) instance cannot be archived because it is neither in a "Suspended" nor "Finalized" state. This error typically arises when attempting to archive a BPF instance that is still active or in a state that does not allow for archiving.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the BPF instance you are trying to archive is still in progress or has not been completed. BPF instances must be in a specific state (either "Suspended" or "Finalized") to be eligible for archiving. If the instance is still active, it cannot be archived until it reaches one of these states.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the BPF Instance:
  
  Navigate to the BPF instance in question and check its current status. You can do this through the SAP GUI or the relevant transaction code.
  
  
  
  Complete or Suspend the