How To Fix R11603 - Setting a system status without deletion/archiving check not allowed

R11603 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Setting a system status without deletion/archiving check not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11603 - Setting a system status without deletion/archiving check not allowed ?

  The SAP error message R11603, which states "Setting a system status without deletion/archiving check not allowed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the system status of a document or object in SAP without ensuring that the necessary checks for deletion or archiving have been performed. This is a safeguard to prevent unintended data loss or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered in the following scenarios:
  
  Status Change Attempt: You are trying to change the status of an object (like a document, order, etc.) that requires a check for deletion or archiving.
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to enforce checks for certain statuses, and the current operation does not comply with these settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the status change.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the status management of the