How To Fix CN380 - Purchase requisition(s) for component already archived in MM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Purchase requisition(s) for component already archived in MM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN380 - Purchase requisition(s) for component already archived in MM ?

  The SAP error message CN380 indicates that there are purchase requisitions for a component that have already been archived in the Materials Management (MM) module. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a component in a project or order that references a purchase requisition that has been archived, meaning it is no longer available for active processing.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The purchase requisition has been archived as part of the data management process in SAP. Archiving is done to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  Reference Issues: The component you are trying to work with is linked to a purchase requisition that has been archived, making it inaccessible for further processing.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to prevent actions on archived data to maintain data integrity and ensure that only active data is processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Unarchive the Purchase Requisition: If you need to access the archived purchase requisition, you may need to unarchive it. This typically requires administrative access and may involve using specific SAP transactions or tools designed for data management.
  Check for Active Requisitions: Verify if there are any active purchase requisitions for the same component. If there are, you can use those instead of the archived ones.
  Review Project/Order Configuration: Ensure that the project or order configuration does not reference archived requisitions. You may need to update the configuration to point to active requisitions.
  Consult with SAP Basis or MM Team: If you are unsure about the archiving process or how to unarchive data, consult with your SAP Basis team or the Materials Management team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: For archiving management.
  ME53N: To display purchase requisitions.
  ME51N: To create purchase requisitions.
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the archiving objects related to purchase requisitions in SAP, which can help you manage and retrieve archived data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed procedures on archiving and unarchiving data, as well as best practices for managing purchase requisitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CN380 error and continue with your procurement processes in SAP.