How To Fix VL576 - Delivery is archived; Display of document flow not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 576

• Message text: Delivery is archived; Display of document flow not possible

What causes this issue?

The delivery was retrieved from the
<DS:GLOS.11B6DBF51F59D4119B540060B0671ACC>archive</>. Displaying the
<DS:GLOS.3526C7CEAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>document flow</> is not
supported for archived documents.

How to fix this error?

Use the Relationship Browser to display the documents related to the
delivery. You can call the Relationship Browser over the Environment
menu.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL576 - Delivery is archived; Display of document flow not possible ?

  The SAP error message VL576, which states "Delivery is archived; Display of document flow not possible," typically occurs when you attempt to access the document flow of a delivery that has been archived. Archiving in SAP is a process used to remove data from the active database to improve performance and manage data volume. Once a delivery document is archived, it is no longer available for direct access in the standard transaction screens.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the delivery document you are trying to access has been archived. Archiving is usually done for older documents that are no longer actively used but need to be retained for legal or historical reasons.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following options:
  
  
  Access Archived Data:
  
  If you need to view the archived delivery document, you can use the SAP Archive Information System (AIS). This allows you to search for and display archived documents.
  You can access the AIS through transaction code SARA. From there, you can navigate to the relevant archive object (in this case, it would be related to deliveries) and search for the archived document.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  If you frequently need access to certain deliveries, you may want to review your archiving strategy. You can adjust the archiving settings to retain certain documents for a longer period or to exclude specific documents from being archived.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Basis Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to access archived documents or if you need to change archiving policies, consult with your IT department or SAP Basis team. They can provide guidance on how to access archived data and may assist in adjusting archiving settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Document:
  
  If the archived document is critical and cannot be retrieved, you may need to recreate the delivery document if possible, based on the available data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each type of document in SAP has a corresponding archiving object. For deliveries, the relevant archiving object is usually LE_DELIVERY.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on archiving processes and how to use the Archive Information System.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the VL576 error and access the information you need.