How To Fix HRPIQ00ARCH018 - Archiving flag for contract account &1 of BP &2 can be reset

HRPIQ00ARCH018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ARCH - Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Archiving flag for contract account &1 of BP &2 can be reset

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HRPIQ00ARCH018 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ00ARCH018 indicates that the archiving flag for a contract account associated with a Business Partner (BP) cannot be reset. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes within SAP, particularly in the area of Human Resources or Contract Management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The contract account may have dependencies or linked data that prevent the archiving flag from being reset.
  Status of the Contract Account: The contract account might be in a status that does not allow changes to the archiving flag.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to reset the archiving flag.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict the resetting of the archiving flag.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any active transactions or linked data associated with the contract account