How To Fix PPEENG566 - Archiving selection of &1 between &2 and &3 can no longer be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Archiving selection of &1 between &2 and &3 can no longer be deleted

What causes this issue?

&v1& between &v2& and &v3& is already archived.

System Response

You cannot delete the archiving selection for &v1& between &v2& and &v3&
.

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 PPEENG566 - Archiving selection of &1 between &2 and &3 can no longer be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG566 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving selection of a specific object (denoted by &1) between two specified dates (&2 and &3). This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or modify archived data that is no longer eligible for deletion due to certain constraints or conditions set within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Status: The data you are trying to delete has already been archived, and the archiving process has set it to a status that prevents further deletion.
  Retention Period: The retention period for the archived data may not have expired, meaning the data must be retained for a specified duration before it can be deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the archived data in other parts of the system, which prevents its deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may have specific settings that restrict the deletion of archived data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify the archiving status of the data in question. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes related to archiving (e.g., SARA).
  Review Retention Period: Ensure that the retention period for the archived data has expired. If it has not, you will need to wait until the retention period is over before attempting to delete the data.
  Analyze Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or references to the archived data. You may need to resolve these dependencies before deletion is possible.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to archiving and data deletion for your specific module to understand the rules and constraints.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) to manage archiving processes.
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects related to your data, as different objects may have different rules regarding deletion and retention.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system related to archiving and data retention policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the PPEENG566 error and manage your archived data effectively.