How To Fix PPEENG563 - Archiving selection for &1 &2 can no longer be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Archiving selection for &1 &2 can no longer be changed

What causes this issue?

&v1& &v2& is already archived.

System Response

You can no longer change the archiving selection for &v1& &v2&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG563 - Archiving selection for &1 &2 can no longer be changed ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG563 indicates that the archiving selection for a specific object (denoted by &1 and &2) can no longer be changed. This typically occurs in the context of archiving processes within SAP, particularly in the Production Planning and Execution (PP) module.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Archiving Status: The object you are trying to modify has already been archived or is in a status that does not allow further changes to its archiving selection.
  Locked Objects: The object may be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that prevent changes.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to archiving selections once they have been set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the object has already been archived. If it has, you will not be able to change the archiving selection. You may need to consult with your archiving team or check the archiving logs.
  
  
  Unlock Objects: If the object is locked, identify the process or transaction that is holding the lock and resolve it. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to archiving in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for changes to archiving selections if that is required for your business process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving processes for your specific version of SAP. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can provide further insights.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed troubleshooting based on your system's configuration and logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects related to your business processes, as each object may have different rules and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to PPEENG563 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.