How To Fix /SCDL/BO_ACTION071 - Non-archived HU &1 exists for delivery; archiving not possible

/SCDL/BO_ACTION071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO_ACTION -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Non-archived HU &1 exists for delivery; archiving not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION071 - Non-archived HU &1 exists for delivery; archiving not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION071 indicates that there is a non-archived Handling Unit (HU) associated with a delivery, which prevents the archiving process from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Logistics Execution (LE) modules when attempting to archive delivery documents.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the presence of one or more Handling Units that have not been archived and are still linked to the delivery document you are trying to archive. The system does not allow archiving of deliveries that have active or non-archived HUs because it needs to maintain data integrity and ensure that all related objects are properly managed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Non-Archived HUs:
  
  Use transaction codes such as HU02 (Display Handling Unit) or HU03 (Display Handling Unit with History) to find the specific Handling Units associated with the delivery.
  Check the status