How To Fix /CUM/ARCHIVE020 - Design &1 still linked to maint.plan, cannot set deletion indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ARCHIVE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Design &1 still linked to maint.plan, cannot set deletion indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/ARCHIVE020 - Design &1 still linked to maint.plan, cannot set deletion indicator ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/ARCHIVE020 Design &1 still linked to maint.plan, cannot set deletion indicator typically occurs when you attempt to delete or set a deletion indicator on a design object (like a maintenance plan) that is still linked to other objects in the system. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with maintenance plans, as they often have dependencies that prevent deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Active Links: The design object (in this case, a maintenance plan) is still linked to other objects, such as maintenance items, task lists, or other maintenance plans.
  Dependencies: There may be existing dependencies that need to be resolved before the deletion can occur.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use or referenced by other objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Links: Identify what the maintenance plan is linked to. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the maintenance plan in the SAP GUI.
  Checking the details of the maintenance plan to see if there are any linked objects (like maintenance items or task lists).
  
  
  
  Remove Links: If you find any linked objects, you will need to:
  
  Remove or unlink these objects from the maintenance plan.
  This may involve deleting or modifying the linked maintenance items or task lists.
  
  
  
  Set Deletion Indicator: Once all links have been removed, you should be able to set the deletion indicator on the maintenance plan without encountering the error.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to manage maintenance plans and check their links.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the dependencies, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance on how to safely remove links.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IP01 - Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02 - Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03 - Display Maintenance Plan
  IP10 - Maintain Maintenance Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Data Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making changes to maintenance plans or linked objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully set the deletion indicator on the maintenance plan.