How To Fix PPEARCHACT079 - Archiving not possible; production version(s) still assigned to routing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEARCHACT - Messages for the archiving of process structures

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Archiving not possible; production version(s) still assigned to routing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEARCHACT079 - Archiving not possible; production version(s) still assigned to routing ?

  The SAP error message PPEARCHACT079 indicates that archiving is not possible because there are still production versions assigned to the routing in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to archive a material or routing that is still actively linked to production versions, which are used in the manufacturing process.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the production version(s) associated with the routing are still active and have not been removed or deactivated. In SAP, production versions are used to define how a product is manufactured, and they must be unassigned before you can archive the related routing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Production Versions:
  
  Use transaction code C223 (or navigate through the menu) to display the production versions assigned to the material.
  Check which production versions are linked to the routing.
  
  
  
  Remove or Deactivate Production Versions:
  
  If the production versions are no longer needed, you can delete or deactivate them.
  Use transaction code C220 to change the production version and remove the assignment to the routing.
  
  
  
  Check Routing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code CA03 to display the routing and ensure that there are no active assignments to the production versions.
  If necessary, adjust the routing to remove any dependencies.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Archiving:
  
  Once the production versions have been removed or deactivated, you can attempt the archiving process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Display Production Versions
  C220: Change Production Versions
  CA03: Display Routing
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  
  Archiving Process: Ensure that you follow the correct archiving process as defined in your organization’s SAP guidelines. This may involve using transaction SARA for archiving objects related to production.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on archiving and production versions, as well as best practices for managing routings and production data.
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully archive the necessary data in SAP.