How To Fix RECAAR081 - There are still linked ArchiveLink documents

RECAAR081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAR - Data Archiving

• Message number: 081

• Message text: There are still linked ArchiveLink documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAR081 - There are still linked ArchiveLink documents ?

  The SAP error message RECAAR081 indicates that there are still linked ArchiveLink documents associated with a particular object or record in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or archive a record that has documents linked to it in the ArchiveLink system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected that there are still documents linked to the object you are trying to delete or archive. ArchiveLink is a document management system that allows you to store and manage documents related to business objects in SAP. If there are still references to these documents, the system will prevent you from proceeding with the deletion or archiving process to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECAAR081 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Linked Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes such as OAC0 (ArchiveLink Administration) or SARA (Archive Administration) to check for linked documents.
  You can also use the relevant application