How To Fix WD703 - Document & could not be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Document & could not be archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD703 - Document & could not be archived ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WD703 Document & could not be archived:
  
  Error Message
  WD703 Document & could not be archived
  
  This message typically appears in SAP Web Dynpro or SAP ArchiveLink scenarios when an attempt to archive a document fails.
  
  
  Cause
  The error WD703 Document & could not be archived usually indicates that the system was unable to archive a document due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  ArchiveLink Configuration Issues:
  
  ArchiveLink is not properly configured or the connection to the archive system is not established.
  The logical link to the archive system is missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Document Information:
  
  The document to be archived is not correctly identified or the document ID is missing.
  Metadata required for archiving is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  The user or the process does not have sufficient authorization to archive the document.
  
  
  
  Archive System Issues:
  
  The external archive system (e.g., OpenText, DMS) is down or unreachable.
  The archive storage is full or not accessible.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  Network problems between SAP and the archive system.
  SAP system inconsistencies or bugs in the archiving program.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WD703 Document & could not be archived error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ArchiveLink Configuration:
  
  Verify that ArchiveLink is correctly configured in transaction OAC0.
  Ensure the logical link to the archive system is active and correctly set up.
  Test the connection to the archive system.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Information:
  
  Confirm that the document ID and metadata are correctly passed to the archiving function.
  Check the document exists and is not locked or deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations for archiving.
  Review roles and profiles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Archive System Status:
  
  Verify that the external archive system is operational.
  Check for any storage or connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the application log (transaction SLG1) for detailed error messages.
  Review system logs (SM21) and short dumps (ST22) for related errors.
  
  
  
  Retry Archiving:
  
  After fixing the issues, retry the archiving process.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to WD703 or ArchiveLink issues.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  ArchiveLink Transactions:
  
  OAC0 – ArchiveLink Customizing
  OAAD – ArchiveLink Administration
  SLG1 – Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on ArchiveLink
  SAP Notes related to ArchiveLink and document archiving
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for specific patches or known issues related to WD703.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the module, document type, or archiving scenario), I can help tailor the solution further.