How To Fix COM_PRODUCT807 - Deletion without archiving is not allowed in the production client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 807

• Message text: Deletion without archiving is not allowed in the production client

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete products without archiving them. You are not
allowed to do this in the current client as it is the production
client.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Archive the products.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT807 - Deletion without archiving is not allowed in the production client ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT807 indicates that an attempt was made to delete a product in a production client without archiving it first. This is a safeguard in SAP to prevent accidental data loss in a production environment, where data integrity is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user tries to delete a product from the system in a production client.
  The system is configured to require archiving before deletion to maintain data integrity and compliance with business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Client Settings: Ensure that you are aware of the client settings. In production clients, certain actions like deletion may be restricted to prevent data loss.
  
  
  Archive the Product: Instead of deleting the product directly, you should archive it. Archiving allows you to remove data from the active database while keeping it accessible for reporting and compliance purposes. You can use the archiving transaction (e.g., SARA) to archive