How To Fix WV528 - Document item was archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Document item was archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV528 - Document item was archived ?

  The SAP error message WV528, which states "Document item was archived," typically occurs when you attempt to access a document or item that has been archived in the SAP system. Archiving is a process used to remove data from the active database to improve performance and manage data volume. When data is archived, it is no longer available in the standard database tables but can be accessed through the archive.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the WV528 error is that the document or item you are trying to access has been archived. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  
  Data Management Policies: Organizations often have policies in place to archive older documents to maintain system performance.
  Manual Archiving: Users or administrators may have manually archived documents as part of regular data management practices.
  Automatic Archiving: The system may have been configured to automatically archive documents after a certain period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WV528 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the document/item is indeed archived. You can do this by checking the relevant archive object in the SAP Archive Management (transaction SARA).
  
  
  Access Archived Data: If you need to access the archived document, you can use the Archive Information System (transaction SARI) to retrieve the archived data. This allows you to view or restore the archived documents.
  
  
  Restore Document: If necessary, you can restore the archived document back to the active database using the appropriate archiving transaction (e.g., SARA) if you have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Consult with IT/Support: If you are unsure about the archiving policies or how to access archived documents, consult with your SAP Basis team or IT support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each type of document in SAP has a specific archiving object associated with it. Understanding the archiving object can help you locate the archived data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: Archive Document Display
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and how to manage archived data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WV528 error and access the necessary information related to the archived document.