How To Fix DIWP1257 - Order &1 cannot be archived; message &1 does not have status MARC

DIWP1257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Order &1 cannot be archived; message &1 does not have status MARC

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1257 - Order &1 cannot be archived; message &1 does not have status MARC ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1257 indicates that a specific order (denoted by &1) cannot be archived because it does not have the required status (MARC). This error typically arises during the archiving process when the system checks the status of the order and finds that it does not meet the criteria for archiving.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the order in question does not have the status that allows it to be archived. In SAP, certain statuses are required for an order to be eligible for archiving. The status "MARC" usually refers to a specific state in the lifecycle of the order that indicates it is ready to be archived. If the order is still active or in a status that does not permit archiving, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Status: Review the status of the order in