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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 804

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

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV804 - Object &1 &2 has a historical record flag ?

  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  The object has been archived or marked for historical purposes.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