How To Fix /CUM/ARCHIVE004 - Deletion indicator can be set for &1

/CUM/ARCHIVE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ARCHIVE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Deletion indicator can be set for &1

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/CUM/ARCHIVE004 - Details

• The SAP error message /CUM/ARCHIVE004 indicates that a deletion indicator cannot be set for the specified object (represented by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes in SAP, where the system is trying to mark certain data for deletion but encounters an issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The object you are trying to set the deletion indicator for may be locked by another process or user.
  Status of the Object: The object may be in a status that does not allow for deletion. For example, if the object is still being used or is in a state that prevents deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to set the deletion indicator for the specified object.
  Technical Constraints: There may be technical constraints or settings in the system that prevent the deletion indicator from being set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: Verify the status of the object you are trying to