How To Fix WME_ARCH525 - Could not archive VAS order &1; reference delivery document was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Could not archive VAS order &1; reference delivery document was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH525 - Could not archive VAS order &1; reference delivery document was not found ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH525 indicates that the system is unable to archive a Value-Added Service (VAS) order because the reference delivery document associated with that order cannot be found. This typically occurs during the archiving process when the system attempts to archive data related to VAS orders but encounters issues with the underlying documents.
  Cause
  The primary causes for this error can include:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The delivery document that the VAS order references may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or incomplete data entries.
  Archiving Configuration Issues: The archiving settings or configurations may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to archive related documents.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the archiving may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required documents.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WME_ARCH525 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reference Document:
  
  Verify if the reference delivery document exists in the system. You can do this by checking the delivery document number associated with the VAS order.
  If the document is missing, you may need to recreate it or investigate why it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the database to identify any orphaned records or inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables related to VAS orders and delivery documents.
  Use transaction SARA to check the archiving object and perform consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object for VAS orders is configured correctly. Check the settings in transaction SARA for the relevant archiving object.
  Make sure that all necessary prerequisites for archiving are met.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the archiving has the necessary authorizations to access both the VAS orders and the associated delivery documents.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to archiving VAS orders.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA - Archive Administration
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  SE16 - Data Browser (to view table contents)
  
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to VAS orders and their configurations.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving processes and VAS order management for additional insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully archive the VAS order.