How To Fix /SAPCND/ARCH116 - & cannot be used when considering deleted records

/SAPCND/ARCH116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/ARCH -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: & cannot be used when considering deleted records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH116 - & cannot be used when considering deleted records ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH116 typically relates to issues with the archiving of condition records in the SAP system. This error can occur when there are attempts to access or process condition records that have been marked for deletion or are otherwise not available for use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Records: The error often arises when there is an attempt to access condition records that have been deleted or archived. The system is unable to process these records because they are no longer available in the active database.
  Archiving Issues: If the archiving process has not been completed correctly or if there are inconsistencies in the archiving status of the records, this can lead to the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the current state of the condition records, leading to access issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deleted Records: Verify if the records you are trying to access have