How To Fix WB2B271 - Sales order &1 not yet archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Sales order &1 not yet archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B271 - Sales order &1 not yet archived ?

  The SAP error message WB2B271 indicates that a specific sales order (identified by the number &1) has not yet been archived. This message typically arises in scenarios where there is an attempt to access or process a sales order that is expected to be archived but is still present in the active database.
  Cause:
  
  Non-archived Sales Order: The primary cause of this error is that the sales order in question has not been archived. Archiving is a process in SAP that moves data from the active database to an archive for performance and data management purposes.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the archiving configuration or settings in the SAP system that prevent the sales order from being archived.
  Timing Issues: The sales order may have been created recently and has not yet gone through the archiving process.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or process archived data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the sales order is eligible for archiving. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to see the status of archiving for sales orders.
  Archive the Sales Order: If the sales order should be archived, you can manually trigger the archiving process using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SARA) to archive sales orders.
  Review Archiving Configuration: Ensure that the archiving configuration for sales orders is correctly set up. This includes checking the archiving object and the selection criteria.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you suspect that there are issues with the archiving process or configuration, consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access archived data if applicable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Sales orders are typically archived using the archiving object SD_VBAK (Sales Document: Header Data).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on archiving sales orders and troubleshooting archiving issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving sales orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B271 error and ensure that your sales orders are properly archived and accessible as needed.