How To Fix VB847 - Displaying from the archive has not yet been completed

VB847 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VB - Sales Documents: Logical Databases and Views

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Displaying from the archive has not yet been completed

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VB847 - Details

• The SAP error message VB847, which states "Displaying from the archive has not yet been completed," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing archived data in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, particularly when dealing with archived documents or data that are supposed to be retrieved from the archive.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Archiving Process: The archiving process may not have been completed successfully, leading to incomplete data being available for retrieval.
  Indexing Issues: The index for the archived data may not be updated or may be missing, preventing the system from accessing the archived records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the archived data.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent access to the archived data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or related settings may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the archiving process was