How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON208 - Archiving status will be changed from '&1' to '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Archiving status will be changed from '&1' to '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON208 - Archiving status will be changed from '&1' to '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON208 typically relates to the archiving status of a transport management system (TMS) document in SAP. This message indicates that the archiving status of a document is being changed from one state to another, which can occur during various operations such as data archiving or system cleanup processes.
  
  Cause:
  The message is usually triggered by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Archiving Process: The system is attempting to archive documents that are no longer needed for daily operations, and the status is being updated accordingly.
  Data Cleanup: A background job or manual process is running that modifies the archiving status of documents.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the TMS or archiving settings may lead to status changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address this error message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings: Review the archiving settings in your SAP system to ensure they are configured correctly. This includes checking the archiving object and the relevant