How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE072 - Purchasing document deleted (Simulation run)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Purchasing document deleted (Simulation run)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE072 - Purchasing document deleted (Simulation run) ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE072 indicates that a purchasing document has been deleted during a simulation run of the archiving process. This message typically arises in the context of the archiving of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message is generated when the archiving program attempts to delete purchasing documents that are marked for deletion in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Deletion Flag: The purchasing document has been flagged for deletion, which means it is no longer considered active in the system.
  Simulation Mode: The archiving process is running in simulation mode, which means it is checking what would happen if the archiving were to be executed, without actually performing the deletion.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or dependencies that prevent the document from being archived or deleted properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flags: Review the purchasing documents that are flagged for deletion. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME32K (Display Contract) to check the status of the documents.
  
  
  Run in Actual Mode: If you are satisfied with the simulation results and want to proceed with the actual archiving, run the archiving program in the actual mode instead of simulation mode. This will perform the deletion of the documents.
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Ensure that the archiving settings in your system are correctly configured. This includes checking the archiving object settings and ensuring that the necessary prerequisites for archiving are met.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or related documents that might be preventing the deletion of the purchasing documents. For example, if there are open items or linked documents, they may need to be resolved first.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in the MM module for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME23N, ME32K, SARA (for archiving)
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects related to purchasing documents (e.g., MM_PURCHDOC).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on archiving purchasing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MMPUR_ARCHIVE072 error and successfully manage the archiving of purchasing documents in your SAP system.