How To Fix CRM_ARCHIVE406 - Record &1 cannot be archived; linked service &2-&3 is not archivable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ARCHIVE - One Order Archiving

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Record &1 cannot be archived; linked service &2-&3 is not archivable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ARCHIVE406 - Record &1 cannot be archived; linked service &2-&3 is not archivable ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ARCHIVE406 indicates that a specific record cannot be archived because it is linked to a service that is not archivable. This typically occurs in the context of archiving data in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, where certain records may have dependencies on other records or services that do not meet the criteria for archiving.
  Cause:
  
  
  Linked Service Not Archivable: The primary cause of this error is that the linked service (identified by &2 and &3 in the error message) is not configured to be archivable. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The service is still active or in use.
  The service does not meet the archiving criteria defined in the system.
  The archiving object for the service is not properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Dependencies: The record you are trying to archive has dependencies on other records or services that are not eligible for archiving.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Review the archiving settings for the linked service. Ensure that the service is configured to be archivable in the system.
  You can check the archiving object settings in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) to see if the service is included in the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Review Linked Records:
  
  Identify the linked service (using the identifiers provided in the error message) and check its status. If it is still active or in use, you may need to deactivate or complete it before archiving.
  Ensure that there are no open transactions or dependencies that would prevent the archiving of the record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in CRM to understand the specific requirements and configurations needed for archiving services.
  
  
  
  Adjust Archiving Strategy:
  
  If the linked service cannot be archived due to business requirements, consider adjusting your archiving strategy to exclude such records or services from the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant archiving objects in CRM that pertain to the records you are trying to archive.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on archiving in CRM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.