How To Fix DIWP1287 - TL/HTL cannot be archived; used in maintenance item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 287

• Message text: TL/HTL cannot be archived; used in maintenance item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1287 - TL/HTL cannot be archived; used in maintenance item &1 ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1287 indicates that a specific Technical Location (TL) or Technical Location Hierarchy (HTL) cannot be archived because it is currently being used in a maintenance item. This is a common issue when attempting to archive data in SAP, particularly in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has detected that the TL/HTL you are trying to archive is still referenced in one or more maintenance items. Archiving requires that the data be no longer in use, and since the TL/HTL is linked to active maintenance items, the system prevents the archiving process to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine which maintenance items are using the TL/HTL. You can do this by running a report or using transaction codes like IW38 (Change PM Orders) or IW39 (Display PM Orders) to search for maintenance orders that reference the TL/HTL.
  
  
  Update or Close Maintenance Items: 
  
  If the maintenance items are still active and need to be completed, you should either complete or close them.
  If they are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving those maintenance items if your business process allows for it.
  
  
  
  Check for Other References: Ensure that there are no other references to the TL/HTL in other objects, such as notifications, work orders, or other maintenance-related documents.
  
  
  Retry Archiving: Once you have ensured that the TL/HTL is no longer in use, you can attempt the archiving process again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IW38/IW39: For managing maintenance orders.
  SARA: For archiving objects in SAP.
  
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving object related to your TL/HTL. This can usually be found in the documentation or configuration settings for archiving in your SAP system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on archiving processes and best practices to ensure compliance with your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DIWP1287 error and successfully archive the TL/HTL.