How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE418 - Deletion of attachments of purchase order &1 has failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Deletion of attachments of purchase order &1 has failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE418 - Deletion of attachments of purchase order &1 has failed. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE418 indicates that there was a failure in deleting attachments associated with a specific purchase order (PO). This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete attachments for the specified purchase order.
  Attachment Locking: The attachment may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Database Constraints: There may be database constraints or integrity issues that prevent the deletion of the attachment.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues in the SAP system, such as problems with the Archive Management or Document Management System (DMS).
  Missing or Corrupted Data: The attachment data may be missing or corrupted, leading to a failure in the deletion process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the attachments has the necessary authorizations. This can be verified through the user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  Release Locks: If the attachment is locked, identify the user or process that is holding the lock and release it. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into why the deletion failed.
  Database Integrity Check: Perform a database integrity check to ensure that there are no issues with the underlying data that could be causing the failure.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team. They can investigate system logs and perform necessary troubleshooting steps.
  Reprocess the Deletion: Sometimes, simply reattempting the deletion after addressing any identified issues can resolve the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SCDO: Document Management System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Archive Management and Document Management System for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully delete the attachments associated with the purchase order.