How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE037 - Deletion flag for purchasing data not set

MMPUR_ARCHIVE037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Deletion flag for purchasing data not set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE037 - Deletion flag for purchasing data not set ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE037 indicates that the deletion flag for purchasing data has not been set, which is necessary for archiving or deleting purchasing documents in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to archive or delete purchasing documents without the appropriate flags being set.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the purchasing documents (such as purchase orders, contracts, etc.) do not have the deletion flag activated. In SAP, the deletion flag is a marker that indicates whether a document can be archived or deleted. If this flag is not set, the system will prevent any archiving or deletion processes from proceeding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set the deletion flag for the relevant purchasing documents. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Document: Determine which purchasing document is causing the error. This could be a purchase order, contract, or another purchasing-related document.
  
  
  Set the