How To Fix /SAPPO/ARCHIVING003 - Selection and processing of PPO orders started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/ARCHIVING -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Selection and processing of PPO orders started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/ARCHIVING003 - Selection and processing of PPO orders started ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/ARCHIVING003 typically relates to the archiving process of Purchase Order (PO) data in the SAP system. This message indicates that the selection and processing of PPO (Purchase Order) orders have started, which is part of the archiving process. However, if you are encountering issues or errors related to this message, it may be due to several reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for the archiving process may be too broad or incorrectly defined, leading to performance issues or timeouts.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the data.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: If the archiving job is scheduled to run at the same time as other jobs, it may lead to resource contention.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the archiving object for Purchase Orders is correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the settings in transaction SARA.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the archiving process. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Refine Selection Criteria: If the selection criteria are too broad, try refining them to limit the number of records being processed at one time.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction ST22 (Dump Analysis) and SM21 (System Log) to check for any dumps or errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to monitor the status of background jobs and ensure that there are no conflicts or long-running jobs that could affect the archiving process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with archiving Purchase Orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archiving Administration
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have faced similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.