How To Fix DIWP1292 - HTL cannot be archived; subordinate TL/HTL &1 used in maintenece item &2

DIWP1292 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 292

• Message text: HTL cannot be archived; subordinate TL/HTL &1 used in maintenece item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1292 - HTL cannot be archived; subordinate TL/HTL &1 used in maintenece item &2 ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1292 indicates that a hierarchical task list (HTL) cannot be archived because it is being used in a maintenance item. This error typically arises when there are subordinate task lists (TL/HTL) associated with a maintenance item that prevent the archiving process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Maintenance Items: The HTL is linked to one or more active maintenance items, which means it cannot be archived until those links are resolved.
  Subordinate Task Lists: The error specifically mentions subordinate task lists, indicating that there are lower-level task lists that are still in use.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references in the system that prevent the archiving of the HTL.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Maintenance Item: Use the maintenance item number provided in the error message (&2) to locate the specific maintenance item in the system.
  
  
  Check for Usage: Review the maintenance item to see if it is still active