How To Fix COM_PRODUCT123 - Product &1 has the status 'To Be Archived'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Product &1 has the status 'To Be Archived'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT123 - Product &1 has the status 'To Be Archived' ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT123 indicates that a specific product (denoted by &1) has the status "To Be Archived." This status typically means that the product is no longer active or relevant in the current business processes and is scheduled for archiving.
  Cause:
  
  Product Lifecycle Management: The product may have reached the end of its lifecycle and is marked for archiving as part of the company's data management strategy.
  Data Cleanup: The organization may be performing a data cleanup to remove or archive obsolete products to maintain system performance and data integrity.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or product offerings may lead to certain products being marked for archiving.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Status: Check the product's status in the system to confirm that it is indeed marked for archiving. You can do this by navigating to the product master data.
  Consult with Stakeholders: Discuss with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product managers, data governance teams) to determine if the product should be archived or if it needs to be reactivated for any reason.
  Reactivate Product: If the product needs to be active again, you may need to change its status from "To Be Archived" to "Active." This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the product master data.
  Changing the status field to "Active."
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  Archiving Process: If the product is indeed to be archived, follow the organization's archiving procedures to ensure that the product data is properly archived without affecting other processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines on product lifecycle management and archiving processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., MM02 for material master changes) that may be used to view or modify product statuses.
  Data Governance: Ensure that any changes made to product statuses are in line with data governance policies to maintain data integrity and compliance.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the product should not be archived, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.