How To Fix HRPA_ARCH204 - Relationship between person and &1 &2 using &3&4 must not be destroyed

HRPA_ARCH204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Relationship between person and &1 &2 using &3&4 must not be destroyed

What causes this issue?

You cannot destroy all relationship types with archiving object
HRPD_PREL because some relationship types are destroyed using different
archiving objects.

System Response

If a relationship type is not allowed, the system issues a message when
the relationship types are assigned to archiving subobjects

How to fix this error?

Remove the selected relationship.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPA_ARCH204 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH204 indicates that there is an attempt to delete or modify a relationship between a person and another object (like an organizational unit, position, etc.) that is not allowed due to existing dependencies or constraints. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or organizational management within the SAP Human Resources module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Dependencies: The relationship you are trying to delete or modify is still being referenced by other objects or processes in the system.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of relationships that are critical for maintaining the consistency of the HR data.
  Archiving Issues: If you are trying to archive data, the system may prevent the deletion of relationships that are still active or required for reporting purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the relationships and dependencies associated with the person and the object in question. Use transaction codes like PPOME (for