How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_ARCH014 - Business partner &1 was used

PLM_AUDIT_ARCH014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_ARCH - PLM Audit Management: Archiving

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Business partner &1 was used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_ARCH014 - Business partner &1 was used ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_ARCH014 indicates that a business partner (BP) is being referenced in a way that prevents certain actions, such as archiving or deleting records related to that business partner. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving or data management processes within the SAP system, particularly in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to archive or delete data that is still linked to a business partner. This could happen for several reasons, including:
  
  The business partner is still active in the system.
  There are existing transactions or records associated with the business partner that have not been completed or closed.
  The business partner is referenced in other documents or processes that prevent it from being archived.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status: Verify if the business partner is still active. If it is, consider deactivating it if