How To Fix PT_ARCH000 - Cluster PC cannot be destroyed

PT_ARCH000 - Overview

• 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