How To Fix /CPD/MC018 - Before archiving object &1, you must archive the subobject activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/MC -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Before archiving object &1, you must archive the subobject activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/MC018 - Before archiving object &1, you must archive the subobject activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/MC018 indicates that before you can archive a specific object (denoted as &1), you must first archive its associated subobject (denoted as &2). This is a common scenario in SAP archiving processes where certain objects have dependencies on subobjects that must be archived first.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the archiving process is designed to ensure data integrity and consistency. In many cases, a main object may have related subobjects that need to be archived in a specific order. If the subobject has not been archived, the system prevents the archiving of the main object to avoid orphaned data or inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Subobject: Check the error message to identify the specific subobject (&2) that needs to be archived before the main object (&1).
  
  
  Archive the Subobject:
  
  Navigate to the archiving transaction for the subobject. This is typically done through transaction codes like SARA (Archive