How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE023 - Purchase requisition was archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Purchase requisition was archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE023 - Purchase requisition was archived ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE023 indicates that a purchase requisition has been archived and is no longer available for processing in the current database. This typically occurs when the purchase requisition has been archived as part of a data management strategy to optimize database performance and storage.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The purchase requisition has been archived due to the archiving policies set in the SAP system. This is often done to manage data volume and improve system performance.
  Data Retention Policies: Organizations may have specific data retention policies that dictate when and how data should be archived.
  User Access: Users may attempt to access archived data without realizing that it has been moved to an archive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Access Archived Data: If you need to access the archived purchase requisition, you will need to use the SAP Archive Information System (AIS) or the relevant transaction code (e.g., SARA) to retrieve the archived data.
  
  Use transaction SARA to manage archiving objects and access archived documents.
  Use transaction SARI to display archived documents.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings: Review the archiving settings and policies in your SAP system to understand when and why the purchase requisition was archived. This can help in adjusting the archiving strategy if necessary.
  
  
  Consult with IT/Support: If you are unsure how to access archived data or if you believe the archiving process needs to be adjusted, consult with your SAP Basis team or IT support for assistance.
  
  
  Recreate Purchase Requisition: If the archived purchase requisition is no longer needed, and you cannot retrieve it, you may need to recreate it based on the available information.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to purchase requisitions in SAP, such as MM_PURCH_REQ.
  Data Retention Policies: Understand your organization's data retention policies to ensure compliance and proper data management.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on archiving and retrieving archived data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MMPUR_ARCHIVE023 error and manage archived purchase requisitions effectively.