How To Fix EEWA_ARCH005 - Partner &1 is still used in services.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_ARCH - Messages for the Archiving

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Partner &1 is still used in services.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_ARCH005 - Partner &1 is still used in services. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_ARCH005 indicates that a partner (in this case, represented by &1) is still being used in services, which prevents the archiving process from proceeding. This typically occurs in the context of archiving business partner data or related objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to archive a business partner or related data that is still linked to active services or transactions. This means that the system has detected that the partner is still referenced in some active processes, which prevents it from being archived.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Services: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., BUT000, BUT020, etc.) to find out where the partner is still being referenced.
  You can also use transaction BP to check the business partner's details and see if there are any active relationships or services associated with it.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Remove References:
  
  If the partner is linked to active services, you may need to deactivate those services or remove the partner from those services.
  This could involve changing the status of the services or deleting the partner from the service assignments.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no open transactions or processes that are still using the partner. This may include sales orders, purchase orders, contracts, etc.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Archiving:
  
  Once you have ensured that the partner is no longer in use, you can re-attempt the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving business partners for any specific guidelines or additional steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SARA (Archive Administration), and SARI (Archive Information System).
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects related to business partners and services in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.