How To Fix PPECOL108 - The archiving indicator is also set for dependent &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECOL - Messages for iPPE COL Application (Colors)

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The archiving indicator is also set for dependent &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECOL108 - The archiving indicator is also set for dependent &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPECOL108 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving process related to a dependent object in the system. Specifically, it means that the archiving indicator is set for a dependent object (denoted as &1), which prevents the archiving of the main object you are trying to archive.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  You are trying to archive a main object (like a document or a record) that has dependent objects (like line items or related documents) that are also marked for archiving.
  The system does not allow archiving of the main object if its dependent objects are also set for archiving, as this could lead to data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Dependent Object: Check the object indicated by &1 in the error message. This will give you the specific dependent object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Review Archiving Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or table to check the archiving status of the dependent object.
  Ensure that the dependent object is not set for archiving if you want to proceed with archiving the main object.
  
  
  
  Adjust Archiving Indicators:
  
  If the dependent object does not need to be archived, you can unset the archiving indicator for that object.
  If the dependent object needs to be archived, you may need to archive it first before proceeding with the main object.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving Jobs: If you have made changes to the archiving indicators, run the archiving jobs again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's archiving policy for specific guidelines on how to handle archiving for your particular objects.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Sometimes, there may be multiple levels of dependencies. Ensure that all related objects are checked for their archiving status.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to your business processes, as different modules may have different archiving requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.