How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE001 - &1 (active/inactive) products deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving and Deletion of Products

• Message number: 001

• Message text: &1 (active/inactive) products deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE001 - &1 (active/inactive) products deleted ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE001 typically indicates that there has been an attempt to delete products that are either active or inactive in the system. This error is often related to the product archiving process in SAP, which is part of the data management and housekeeping activities to maintain system performance and data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Product Status: The error occurs when there is an attempt to delete products that are still marked as active or inactive in the system. The system does not allow the deletion of products that are still in use or have dependencies.
  Dependencies: The product may have existing dependencies, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other related documents that prevent it from being deleted.
  Archiving Process: The archiving process may not have been completed correctly, or the products may not have been flagged for archiving properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Status: Verify the status of the products you are trying to delete. Ensure that they are not active or inactive in the system.
  Review Dependencies: Check for any existing dependencies related to the products. This includes checking for open sales orders, purchase orders, or any other documents that reference the product.
  Archiving: If the products are meant to be archived rather than deleted, ensure that the archiving process is correctly configured and executed. Use the appropriate transaction codes (like SARA) to manage archiving.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: To change the product status.
  SARA: To manage archiving objects.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on handling product deletion and archiving.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for product management and archiving.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  System Logs: Review system logs for more detailed error messages that may provide further insight into the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete or archive products in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE001 effectively.