How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE068 - Undeleted contract release orders exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Undeleted contract release orders exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE068 - Undeleted contract release orders exist ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE068 indicates that there are undeleted contract release orders associated with a contract that you are trying to archive. This error typically occurs during the archiving process when the system detects that there are still active or open contract release orders linked to the contract in question.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the contract you are attempting to archive has one or more contract release orders (also known as scheduling agreements or purchase orders) that have not been deleted or fully processed. The archiving process requires that all related documents be either deleted or archived before the main contract can be archived.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Contract Release Orders:
  
  Use transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract) or ME2K (Purchase Orders by Account Assignment) to find the contract release orders associated with the contract you are trying to archive.
  
  
  
  Review the Status of the Release Orders:
  
  Check the status of the contract release orders. If they are still open or active, you will need to either complete them or delete them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete or Complete the Release Orders:
  
  If the release orders are no longer required, you can delete them using transaction code ME22N (Change Purchase Order) and then set the status to "Deleted."
  If the release orders are still needed, ensure that they are fully processed and closed.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Archiving:
  
  Once all related contract release orders have been deleted or completed, you can re-attempt the archiving process for the contract.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K: Display Contract
  ME2K: Purchase Orders by Account Assignment
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  
  Archiving Process:
  
  Ensure that you follow the correct archiving procedures as defined in your organization’s SAP guidelines. This may include running specific archiving jobs and ensuring that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving contracts and related documents for more detailed steps and best practices.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you continue to face issues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may have additional tools or insights into the archiving process.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMPUR_ARCHIVE068 error and successfully archive the contract.