How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE153 - Archived for destruction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Archived for destruction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE153 - Archived for destruction ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE153 indicates that a document has been archived and is marked for destruction. This typically occurs in the context of document management and archiving processes within SAP, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A document (such as a purchase order, invoice, or other related documents) has been archived according to the company's data retention policies.
  The document is no longer available in the active database because it has been moved to an archive storage for compliance or space management reasons.
  The document is flagged for destruction, meaning it is scheduled to be permanently deleted from the archive after a certain period.
  
  Solution:
  To address this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify the status of the archived document. You can use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the archiving status and see if the document is indeed archived.
  
  
  Review Retention Policies: Understand the company's data retention policies to determine if the document should be archived or if it can be retrieved for further processing.
  
  
  Access Archived Documents: If you need to access the information contained in the archived document, you may need to retrieve it from the archive. This can typically be done using the same transaction codes or through specific retrieval processes defined by your organization.
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Basis Team: If you believe the document should not have been archived or marked for destruction, consult with your IT department or SAP Basis team. They can provide insights into the archiving process and help determine if there was an error in the archiving configuration.
  
  
  Adjust Archiving Settings: If necessary, adjustments can be made to the archiving settings to prevent important documents from being archived prematurely in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which involves moving data from the database to an archive storage to improve system performance and comply with legal requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SARI: For retrieving archived documents.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines on document archiving and destruction policies.
  
  If you continue to face issues or need specific guidance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.