How To Fix EARC268 - Switch document &1 with status &2, last change &3, has been deleted

EARC268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Switch document &1 with status &2, last change &3, has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC268 - Switch document &1 with status &2, last change &3, has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message EARC268 indicates that a switch document has been deleted, and it provides specific details about the switch document in question, including its ID, status, and the last change date. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Change and Transport System (CTS) or when working with transport requests and switch documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Switch Document: The switch document referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to manual deletion, system cleanup processes, or issues during transport.
  Transport Issues: If the switch document was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted in the source system, it may lead to this error when trying to access it in the target system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the transport logs that lead to the system not being able to find the