How To Fix ME684 - Purchase order &1 is flagged for archiving

ME684 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Purchase order &1 is flagged for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME684 - Purchase order &1 is flagged for archiving ?

  The SAP error message ME684 indicates that a purchase order (PO) is flagged for archiving. This typically means that the purchase order has been marked in the system for archiving, which is a process used to remove data from the active database to improve performance and manage data volume.
  
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Flag: The purchase order has been set with an archiving flag, which is usually done as part of data management practices to keep the database clean and efficient.
  Business Process: The PO may have been completed, and the business process dictates that it should be archived after a certain period or after certain conditions are met.
  Configuration Settings: The archiving settings in the SAP system may have been configured to automatically flag certain types of POs for archiving based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify the archiving status of the purchase order. You can do this by using transaction codes like SARA (Archive