How To Fix FLBP154 - Archiving indicator is not set; customer is still assigned to BP &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FLBP - Business Partner: Customer/Vendor Messages

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Archiving indicator is not set; customer is still assigned to BP &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP154 - Archiving indicator is not set; customer is still assigned to BP &1 ?

  The SAP error message FLBP154 indicates that the archiving indicator is not set for a business partner (BP) because the customer is still assigned to that business partner. This typically occurs when you are trying to archive data related to a business partner that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent it from being archived.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The business partner is still assigned to one or more customers, which means it cannot be archived.
  Missing Archiving Indicator: The archiving indicator for the business partner is not set, which is necessary for the archiving process.
  Dependencies: There may be other dependencies or relationships (e.g., vendor assignments, open transactions) that prevent the archiving of the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FLBP154 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) to check the assignments of the business partner in question.
  Ensure that there are no active customer assignments. If there are, you may need to remove or deactivate them.
  
  
  
  Set Archiving Indicator:
  
  If the business partner is no longer needed, you can set the archiving indicator. This can typically be done in the business partner maintenance screen.
  Navigate to the relevant business partner and set the archiving indicator in the appropriate tab.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  Check for any open transactions or dependencies related to the business partner. This may include open invoices, contracts, or other related documents.
  Resolve or close any open items that are preventing the archiving.
  
  
  
  Use Archiving Transactions:
  
  Use the appropriate archiving transaction (e.g., SARA for archiving) to initiate the archiving process after ensuring that the above conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and any customizations that may be in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles assigned to a business partner (e.g., customer, vendor) and how they affect archiving.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the archiving process in SAP, including prerequisites and post-archiving activities.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.