How To Fix CM_ARCHIV208 - Deletion flag for document & cannot be set

CM_ARCHIV208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_ARCHIV - Archiving Data

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Deletion flag for document & cannot be set

What causes this issue?

The system cannot set the deletion flag for the document &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the document was already deleted and set the deletion
flag yourself in Document Management, if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_ARCHIV208 - Deletion flag for document & cannot be set ?

  The SAP error message CM_ARCHIV208 indicates that a deletion flag for a document cannot be set. This typically occurs in the context of document management and archiving processes within SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for the deletion flag to be set. For example, if the document is currently being processed or is locked by another user or transaction.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to set the deletion flag may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent the deletion flag from being set.
  
  
  Archiving Settings: The archiving settings for the document may not allow for deletion flags to be set, especially if the document is already archived.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or