How To Fix PPEENG561 - &1 &2 cannot be deleted due to archiving selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 561

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be deleted due to archiving selection

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& is to be archived and has received the archiving status "To be
Archived" or "To be Archived and Deleted".

System Response

&v1& &v2& is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

You can delete &v1& &v2& as soon as &v1& &v2& is archived.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG561 - &1 &2 cannot be deleted due to archiving selection ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG561 indicates that a specific object (in this case, identified by &1 and &2) cannot be deleted due to archiving selection criteria. This typically occurs in the context of the Production Planning and Execution (PP) module, where certain data cannot be deleted because it is still subject to archiving processes or has been flagged for archiving.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Selection: The object you are trying to delete is part of a set of data that has been marked for archiving. This means that the data is still considered relevant for reporting or historical purposes and cannot be deleted until it is fully archived.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that related data is not lost or corrupted. If the object is linked to other data that is still active, it cannot be deleted.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in your SAP system that prevent the deletion of certain objects until they meet specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the object is indeed marked for archiving. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or the status of the object in the relevant transaction.
  Complete Archiving Process: If the object is marked for archiving, you may need to complete the archiving process. This involves running the archiving program for the relevant data.
  Review Deletion Criteria: Ensure that the deletion criteria you are using are appropriate. You may need to adjust your selection criteria to exclude archived objects.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on how to handle archiving and deletion in your system.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like SARA for archiving) to manage the archiving process and check the status of the objects.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to archiving (e.g., SARA for archiving administration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Data Management Policies: Review your organization's data management policies to understand how archiving and deletion are handled within your SAP environment.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEENG561 error and successfully manage the deletion of the object in question.