How To Fix MM517 - &: & class assignments will be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 517

• Message text: &: & class assignments will be archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM517 - &: & class assignments will be archived ?

  The SAP error message MM517 indicates that there are class assignments in the system that are set to be archived. This typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when certain data related to materials, such as class assignments, is no longer needed for day-to-day operations and is eligible for archiving.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MM517 is triggered when:
  
  There are class assignments (such as material classifications) that are marked for archiving.
  The system is attempting to process or access these class assignments, but they are in a state that prevents this due to archiving rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM517 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Assignments:
  
  Review the class assignments related to the materials in question. Ensure that they are correctly assigned and not marked for archiving if they are still needed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Archiving Settings:
  
  If the class assignments are indeed eligible for archiving, you may need to adjust the archiving settings or policies