How To Fix PT_ARCH000 - Cluster PC cannot be destroyed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_ARCH -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Cluster PC cannot be destroyed

What causes this issue?

The absences for the cluster PC or the time quotas used by the absences
cannot be destroyed.

How to fix this error?

For <LS>Select Data Until</>, choose a date that is after the end date
of the absences.
Ensure that the deduction end date of the time quota linked to the
absences is before the <LS>Select Data Until</> date.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_ARCH000 - Cluster PC cannot be destroyed ?

  The SAP error message PT_ARCH000: Cluster PC cannot be destroyed typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and time management when there is an attempt to delete or archive a cluster that is still in use or has dependencies. This error is related to the archiving process of personnel time data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Active Data: The cluster PC (Personnel Calculation) contains active data that is still being referenced by other processes or records.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the cluster from other tables or processes, such as payroll or time evaluation.
  Incomplete Archiving: The archiving process may not have been completed properly, leaving the cluster in a state that cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to perform the archiving or deletion operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any active records or dependencies that are preventing the deletion of the cluster. You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check for active records.
  Complete Archiving: Ensure that the archiving process has been completed successfully. You can use transaction SARA to manage archiving objects and check the status of the archiving process.
  Use Transaction SARA: 
  
  Go to transaction SARA.
  Select the relevant archiving object (e.g., PA for personnel administration).
  Check the status of the archiving sessions and ensure that there are no errors.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction PT60 to run consistency checks on the time data to ensure there are no inconsistencies that could be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP Notes related to archiving and the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be required.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the operation has the necessary authorizations to delete or archive the cluster.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message. You can search for notes related to archiving and personnel calculation clusters.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archiving Administration
  PT60: Time Evaluation
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for archiving processes in HR and time management to understand the prerequisites and steps involved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further assistance.