How To Fix GPDARCH138 - &1: Plus/minus components still contained for a change process (OCM)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPDARCH - GPD Archiving

• Message number: 138

• Message text: &1: Plus/minus components still contained for a change process (OCM)

What causes this issue?

Replenishment object &V1& contain plus and minus components for a change
process (Object Change Management - OCM)

System Response

Replenishment object &V1& is ineligible for archiving

How to fix this error?

Finalize OCM process for the replenishment object

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPDARCH138 - &1: Plus/minus components still contained for a change process (OCM) ?

  The SAP error message GPDARCH138 indicates that there are still plus/minus components associated with a change process in the Object Change Management (OCM) module. This typically occurs when you are trying to archive or delete a change process that still has active components linked to it.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to archive or delete a change process that has not been fully processed.
  There are still plus/minus components (like change requests or change documents) that are linked to the change process.
  The system requires that all associated components be resolved or removed before the change process can be archived or deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Components: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CC03 (Display Change Document) or CC04 (Display Change Request) to check for any active components linked to the change process.
  Identify any plus/minus components that are still associated with the change process.
  
  
  
  Process or Remove Components:
  
  If there are components that need to be processed, complete the necessary actions (e.g., approve, reject, or finalize the change requests).
  If certain components are no longer needed, consider deleting or unlinking them from the change process.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Archiving:
  
  Once all associated components have been resolved, attempt to archive or delete the change process again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on handling change processes and archiving procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving or deletion actions in the OCM module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CC01 (Create Change Request), CC02 (Change Change Request), and CC03 (Display Change Request).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to GPDARCH138 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP community forums for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GPDARCH138 error and successfully manage your change processes in SAP.