How To Fix MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG170 - Cannot archive item &1 as it has not reached end of residence period

MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG - Extractor Log Messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Cannot archive item &1 as it has not reached end of residence period

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MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG170 - Details

• The SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG170 indicates that an item cannot be archived because it has not yet reached the end of its residence period. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and archiving processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to archive a material or item that is still within its defined residence period. The residence period is a specified duration during which the item must remain in the system before it can be archived. This is a safeguard to ensure that data is not prematurely removed from the system, which could affect reporting and historical data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Residence Period Settings:
  
  Review the residence period settings for the item in question. This can usually be found in the archiving object configuration in SAP.
  Ensure that the residence period is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Wait for the Residence Period