How To Fix SGOS_MSG416 - Function is not supported for archived objects

SGOS_MSG416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGOS_MSG - SGOS: Generic Object Services

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Function is not supported for archived objects

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SGOS_MSG416 - Details

• The SAP error message SGOS_MSG416 indicates that a certain function or operation is not supported for archived objects. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform actions on data that has been archived in the SAP system, such as trying to modify, delete, or access certain functionalities that are not available for archived data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Archived Data: The primary cause of this error is that the data you are trying to access or manipulate has been archived. Archiving is a process in SAP that moves data from the database to an archive storage to improve performance and manage data volume.
  Function Limitations: Certain functions in SAP are not designed to work with archived objects. This is a common limitation in many database systems to ensure data integrity and performance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Status: Verify if the data you are trying to access is indeed archived. You can do this by checking the archive management transactions