How To Fix DIWP1256 - Order &1 cannot be archived; revision &2 does not have status DLT

DIWP1256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Order &1 cannot be archived; revision &2 does not have status DLT

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DIWP1256 - Details

• The SAP error message DIWP1256 indicates that an order cannot be archived because the specified revision does not have the status "DLT" (Deleted). This typically occurs in the context of archiving processes where certain conditions must be met for an order to be eligible for archiving.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Status: The order revision you are trying to archive is not marked as deleted. In SAP, only orders that have been marked with a status indicating they are deleted can be archived.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules to ensure that only completed and non-active records are archived. If the order is still active or in a status that does not allow archiving, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Review the status of the order and its revisions. You can do this by navigating to the order in the relevant transaction (e.g., CO03 for production orders) and checking the status.
  Change Order Status: