How To Fix IHC754 - Change documents cannot be archived. PO: & / & / & Object: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 754

• Message text: Change documents cannot be archived. PO: & / & / & Object: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC754 - Change documents cannot be archived. PO: & / & / & Object: & ?

  The SAP error message IHC754 indicates that change documents for a specific object (in this case, a Purchase Order or PO) cannot be archived. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or archiving processes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Change Document Objects: The change document objects related to the Purchase Order may not be properly configured or may be missing in the system.
  
  
  Archiving Settings: The archiving settings for the change documents may not be correctly defined, preventing the system from archiving them.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data that prevent the archiving process from completing successfully.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the archiving may not have the necessary authorizations to access or archive the change documents.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that are preventing the archiving process from executing correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IHC754 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Document Configuration:
  
  Verify that the change document objects for the Purchase Order are correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving settings for the change documents are correctly defined. This includes checking the archiving object and the associated settings in transaction SARA.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the Purchase Order and the change documents. You can use transaction SE16 or SE11 to inspect the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving. You can check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages or warnings that could provide more context on the issue.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system issues or patches that may need to be applied.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SARA (Archiving)
  SE16/SE11 (Data Browser/Table Display)
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for archiving and change document management for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.