How To Fix /INCMD/MSG398 - Cannot reset inc. group &1; group is not marked for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Cannot reset inc. group &1; group is not marked for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG398 - Cannot reset inc. group &1; group is not marked for archiving ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG398 Cannot reset inc. group &1; group is not marked for archiving typically occurs in the context of managing inbound processing or archiving in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with inbound delivery or similar processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that you are trying to reset an inbound processing group (identified by &1) that is not marked for archiving. In SAP, certain groups or documents must be marked for archiving before they can be reset or deleted. If the group is not marked for archiving, the system prevents the operation to maintain data integrity and ensure that only appropriate data is archived or deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Inbound Group:
  
  Use transaction codes like /INCMD/ARCHIVE or relevant transaction codes to check the status of the inbound group. Ensure that the group you are trying to reset is indeed eligible for archiving.
  
  
  
  Mark the