How To Fix COM_PRODUCT806 - Product & is flagged for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Product & is flagged for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT806 - Product & is flagged for archiving ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT806 indicates that a specific product is flagged for archiving. This typically means that the product is no longer active in the system and is marked for removal from the database, which can affect various processes such as sales, inventory management, and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Flag: The product has been marked for archiving in the system, which usually happens when the product is no longer in use or has been replaced by a new product.
  Data Maintenance: Regular data maintenance processes may have flagged the product for archiving due to inactivity or other criteria set by the organization.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or business rules may automatically flag products for archiving based on certain conditions (e.g., sales inactivity for a defined period).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Status: Verify the status of the product in the system. You can do this by navigating to the product master data and checking the archiving flag.
  Unflag the Product: If the product is still needed, you can remove the archiving flag. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the product master data (transaction code MM02 for material master).
  Changing the status of the product to active.
  
  
  Consult with Business Users: Discuss with relevant stakeholders (e.g., sales, inventory management) to confirm whether the product should remain active or if it can be archived.
  Review Archiving Policies: If the product should be archived, ensure that the archiving process is correctly followed and that any necessary data is backed up or migrated as needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SARA (Archive Administration).
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how products are flagged and the implications of archiving on business processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing product data and archiving procedures.
  Support: If you are unsure about the implications of unflagging a product or the archiving process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the COM_PRODUCT806 error and manage the product's status appropriately within your SAP system.