How To Fix ARCH_ROUT007 - &1 cannot be used for routing

ARCH_ROUT007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ROUT - Archive Routing

• Message number: 007

• Message text: &1 cannot be used for routing

What causes this issue?

You entered &V1& as a selection criterion. Although &V1& is a selection
or a parameter of the write program, it cannot be used for Archive
Routing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In come cases the selection criteria of the write program are useful
criteria for Archive Routing, but may not be usable, due to technical
restraints. If this is the case, the field for Archive Routing may have
been replaced for a specific application. Use the input help (F4) to
check if another field exists with the desired value.
If not then &V1& is probably a technical field that controls the
archiving process or influences specific checks. If this is the case,
then this field should not and cannot be used for Archive Routing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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ARCH_ROUT007 - Details

• The SAP error message ARCH_ROUT007 indicates that a specific routing cannot be used for a particular operation or process. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, where routings are essential for defining the sequence of operations required to manufacture a product.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Routing Not Active: The routing may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  Routing Not Assigned: The routing may not be assigned to the material or production version you are trying to use.
  Invalid Status: The routing may have an invalid status or may not meet the necessary criteria for use in production.
  Missing Components: Required components or operations in the routing may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The routing may not be valid for the specific plant or location you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARCH_ROUT007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Routing