How To Fix MM_PUR_QTN036 - Quotation couldn't be created because RFQ &1 is flagged for archiving.

MM_PUR_QTN036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_QTN - Message class of MM PUR QTN

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Quotation couldn't be created because RFQ &1 is flagged for archiving.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_QTN036 - Quotation couldn't be created because RFQ &1 is flagged for archiving. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_QTN036 indicates that a quotation could not be created because the corresponding Request for Quotation (RFQ) is flagged for archiving. This typically means that the RFQ is no longer active in the system and has been marked for archiving, which prevents any further actions, such as creating a quotation, from being performed on it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Status: The RFQ has been flagged for archiving, which means it is considered inactive or obsolete.
  Data Management: The RFQ may have been archived as part of a data management strategy to reduce the size of the database or to comply with data retention policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check RFQ Status: Verify the status of the RFQ in the system. You can do this by navigating to the RFQ transaction (e.g., ME41 or ME47) and checking if the RFQ is indeed flagged for archiving.
  Unarchive RFQ: If the RFQ needs to be active again, you may need to