How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE322 - You can set the deletion indicator for this item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 322

• Message text: You can set the deletion indicator for this item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE322 - You can set the deletion indicator for this item ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE322 indicates that you are trying to archive a purchasing document (such as a purchase order or a purchase requisition) that cannot be archived because it still has items that are not marked for deletion. This is a common issue when dealing with the archiving of purchasing documents in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that all items in the purchasing document must have a deletion indicator set before the document can be archived. This is a safeguard to ensure that no active or relevant purchasing documents are archived inadvertently.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set the deletion indicator for the items in the purchasing document. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Purchasing Document:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., ME22N for purchase orders or ME52N for purchase requisitions).
  
  
  
  Select the Item:
  
  Open the purchasing document and navigate to the item(s) that you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Set the Deletion Indicator:
  
  For each item that you want to mark for deletion, look for the option to set the deletion indicator. This is usually found in the item details section.
  In the item details, you may find a checkbox or a field labeled "Deletion Indicator" or similar. Check this box or set the field accordingly.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After setting the deletion indicator for all relevant items, save the changes to the purchasing document.
  
  
  
  Retry Archiving:
  
  Once the deletion indicators are set, you can attempt to archive the purchasing document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Ensure that you are familiar with the archiving process in SAP, including the necessary configurations and prerequisites for archiving purchasing documents.
  Authorization: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to modify purchasing documents and set deletion indicators.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on archiving and managing purchasing documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), and SARA (Archive Administration) for managing archiving processes.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.