How To Fix GLE_MCA568 - Only select archives that have the status "Delete Completed"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 568

• Message text: Only select archives that have the status "Delete Completed"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA568 - Only select archives that have the status "Delete Completed" ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA568, which states "Only select archives that have the status 'Delete Completed'," typically occurs in the context of archiving and data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to process an archive that is not in the correct status for deletion or further processing.
  Cause:
  
  Archive Status: The archive object you are trying to delete or process does not have the status "Delete Completed." This status indicates that the archiving process has been completed successfully, and the data can be safely deleted.
  Incomplete Archiving: The archiving process may not have been completed successfully, leading to an incorrect status.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SARA to check the status of the archive object. Look for the specific archive file and verify its status.
  Ensure that the archive has the status "Delete Completed." If it does not, you may need to investigate why the archiving process did not complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Complete Archiving Process:
  
  If the archiving process was interrupted or failed, you may need to rerun the archiving job to ensure that it completes successfully.
  Check the logs for any errors during the archiving process that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Delete Archive Manually:
  
  If the archive is in a status that cannot be processed, you may need to manually change its status or delete it using the appropriate transaction codes or tools.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system configuration and the archiving object in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the overall archiving process in SAP, including how to create, manage, and delete archives.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide fixes related to archiving and this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.