How To Fix /PICM/BOBF_UTIL006 - Object &1 cannot be archived because of dependency with activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/BOBF_UTIL -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Object &1 cannot be archived because of dependency with activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/BOBF_UTIL006 - Object &1 cannot be archived because of dependency with activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/BOBF_UTIL006 indicates that an object cannot be archived due to a dependency with a specific activity. This typically occurs in the context of Business Object Framework (BOBF) and is related to the archiving process in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of dependencies between the object you are trying to archive and other activities or objects in the system. This means that the object is still being referenced or is linked to other data or processes that prevent it from being archived. Common reasons for this dependency include:
  
  Active References: The object has active references in other business processes or transactions.
  Open Transactions: There are open transactions or processes that are still using the object.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency rules that prevent archiving until all dependencies are resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data