How To Fix 1E842 - You cannot delete or archive business partner &1; See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 842

• Message text: You cannot delete or archive business partner &1; See long text

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out any of the following tasks for the business
partner &V1&:
Mark the business partner (BP) for archiving
Mark the BP for deletion
Delete the BP
The system allows you to mark the BP for archiving only if the BP is not
associated to an active or inactive BCA account currently.
Note: If the BP was used at any point of time in a BCA account, the
system does not allow you to either delete the BP or mark the BP for
deletion.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Before marking a BP record for archiving, ensure that the BP is not
associated to an active or inactive BCA account.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E842 - You cannot delete or archive business partner &1; See long text ?

  The SAP error message 1E842 indicates that you cannot delete or archive a business partner due to certain restrictions or conditions that are in place. This error typically arises when there are dependencies or references to the business partner in other areas of the system, which prevent deletion or archiving.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The business partner may be involved in active transactions, such as open purchase orders, sales orders, or contracts.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or records that are linked to the business partner, such as customer/vendor records, which need to be addressed first.
  Status Restrictions: The business partner may have a status that does not allow for deletion or archiving (e.g., it may be marked as "active").
  Data Consistency: The system may have data consistency checks that prevent deletion or archiving if certain conditions are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any active transactions or dependencies associated with the business partner. You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check for linked records.
  Change Status: If the business partner is marked as active, consider changing its status to inactive if applicable. This may allow for deletion or archiving.
  Clear Transactions: If there are open transactions, you may need to complete or close them before attempting to delete or archive the business partner.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more specific information. You can do this by navigating to the error message in the SAP system to get detailed guidance.
  Use Archiving Tools: If you are trying to archive the business partner, ensure that you are using the correct archiving tools and processes as defined in your organization's SAP guidelines.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, SE11 for data dictionary, and SARA for archiving.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on business partner management and archiving processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in business partner management.