How To Fix WS426 - Document &1 could not be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Document &1 could not be archived

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while the system was writing a document to the
archive.

System Response

The document is not archived.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_VERWALTUNG

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS426 - Document &1 could not be archived ?

  The SAP error message WS426: Document &1 could not be archived typically occurs during the archiving process of documents in SAP. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause
  
  The error WS426 indicates that the system was unable to archive the specified document (document number is substituted for &1).
  Common causes include:
  The document is still open or not in a status that allows archiving (e.g., not yet posted or not finalized).
  The document is locked or currently being processed by another user or batch job.
  Missing or inconsistent data related to the document that prevents archiving.
  Archiving object or customizing settings are incorrect or incomplete.
  The document is referenced by other objects that prevent archiving due to dependencies.
  Authorization issues for the user or job attempting the archiving.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify that the document is in a status that allows archiving (e.g., posted and not open).
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (for FI documents) or relevant