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How To Fix PV804 - Object &1 &2 has a historical record flag


PV804 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

  • Message number: 804

  • Message text: Object &1 &2 has a historical record flag

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are attempting to edit object &V1& &V2& (ID &V3&). This object has
    a historical record which means that it is locked for all further
    processing.
    This error often occurs when you want to create relationships. Creating
    a relationship is also considered as changing the object. You cannot
    change an object with a historical record in any way.

    System Response

    None.

    How to fix this error?

    Please select another object.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


PV804 - Details

  • The SAP error message PV804 indicates that an object (such as a personnel number or a position) has a historical record flag set, which means that the object is in a historical state and cannot be modified or processed in the same way as active records. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management within SAP.
    
    Cause: The historical record flag is set for various reasons, including: The object has been archived or marked for historical purposes. The object has been processed in a way that it is no longer considered active (e.g., an employee has left the company). The system is configured to prevent changes to historical records to maintain data integrity.
    Solution: To resolve the PV804 error, you can consider the following approaches: Check Object Status: Verify the status of the object in question. If it is indeed a historical record, you may need to work with the active version of the

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