How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE017 - Deletion indicator can be set

MMPUR_ARCHIVE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Deletion indicator can be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE017 - Deletion indicator can be set ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE017 indicates that a deletion indicator can be set for a specific document or record in the system. This typically occurs in the context of archiving and data management within the Materials Management (MM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises when:
  
  Archiving Process: The system has identified that certain documents (like purchase orders, purchase requisitions, etc.) can be marked for deletion because they meet the criteria set for archiving.
  Data Integrity: The system is enforcing data integrity rules, ensuring that only records that are no longer needed for operational purposes can be marked for deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the archiving object may not be correctly configured, or the necessary prerequisites for setting the deletion indicator have not been met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MMPUR_ARCHIVE017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document you are trying to delete is not in use or does not have any