How To Fix B0520 - No partner scheduled for archiving (flag BP000-DEL_IND NE 'X')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 520

• Message text: No partner scheduled for archiving (flag BP000-DEL_IND NE 'X')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0520 - No partner scheduled for archiving (flag BP000-DEL_IND NE 'X') ?

  The SAP error message B0520, which states "No partner scheduled for archiving (flag BP000-DEL_IND NE 'X')", typically occurs in the context of archiving business partners in SAP. This message indicates that there are no business partners marked for deletion in the system, which means that the archiving process cannot proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Indicator: The primary cause of this error is that the business partners you are trying to archive do not have the deletion indicator set. In SAP, the deletion indicator (DEL_IND) is a flag that marks whether a business partner is eligible for archiving.
  Archiving Configuration: The archiving configuration may not be set up correctly, or the selection criteria for archiving may not include any business partners that meet the necessary conditions.
  Data Integrity: There may be data integrity issues or dependencies that prevent the business partners from being marked for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set Deletion Indicator: 
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the business partners you want to archive. Ensure that the deletion indicator is set for those partners. You can do this by editing the business partner and setting the deletion flag.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction BP to mass update the deletion indicator for multiple business partners if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  Review the archiving settings in transaction SARA (Archive Administration). Ensure that the correct object is selected for archiving and that the selection criteria are appropriate.
  Make sure that the archiving object for business partners is correctly configured and that the necessary authorizations are in place.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction BP to run consistency checks on the business partners to ensure there are no issues preventing them from being marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the business partners are not being marked for archiving.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving business partners for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Ensure you are familiar with the specific archiving object for business partners (e.g., BPA).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0520 error and successfully archive the desired business partners.