How To Fix MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG168 - Status cannot be set to Archivable for catalog item &1

MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG - Extractor Log Messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Status cannot be set to Archivable for catalog item &1

What causes this issue?

Status cannot be set to Archivable as Purchase Requisition exists for
catalog item <(>&<)>1 which has not reached end of purpose.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG168 - Details

• The SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG168 indicates that the status of a catalog item cannot be set to "Archivable." This typically occurs in the context of managing catalog items in SAP's Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with procurement catalogs.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Data: The catalog item may have incomplete or missing data that prevents it from being archived.
  Dependencies: There may be existing dependencies or references to the catalog item that need to be resolved before it can be archived.
  Status Restrictions: The current status of the catalog item may not allow it to be set to "Archivable." For example, if the item is still in use or has active transactions associated with it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the archiving of certain items based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Item Status: Verify