How To Fix W4214 - &: & class assignments archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 214

• Message text: &: & class assignments archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4214 - &: & class assignments archived ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4214 & : & class assignments archived
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the class assignments for an object have been archived. In other words, the system has detected that the classification data (class assignments) related to the object you are working with is no longer current in the active database but has been moved to the archive.
  This situation typically arises when classification data is archived to reduce database size or for data retention purposes, and you are trying to access or modify the object’s classification information.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Class assignments archived means the link between the object and its classification data is stored in the archive, not in the active database.
  The system cannot display or process the classification data directly because it is not available in the current database tables.
  This is a warning (W), not an error, so the system allows you to continue but informs you that the classification data is archived.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When you try to display or change an object (e.g., material, equipment, document) that has classification data archived.
  After archiving classification data using SAP Archive Information System (transaction SARA) or other archiving tools.
  When classification data is archived but the object itself is still active.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check if you really need the archived classification data:
  
  If you only need to work with current data, you can ignore the warning.
  If you need to view or edit the classification data, you must restore the archived data.
  
  
  
  Restore archived classification data:
  
  Use the SAP Archive Information System (transaction SARA) to restore the archived classification data for the object.
  After restoring, the classification data will be available in the active database again.
  
  
  
  Avoid modifying classification data if archived:
  
  Since the data is archived, modifications are not possible until the data is restored.
  If you want to update classification, restore first, then make changes.
  
  
  
  Check archiving settings:
  
  Review archiving objects related to classification (e.g., ARCH_OBJECTS like CLASS, CLAS).
  Adjust archiving strategy if frequent access to classification data is needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SARA: SAP Archive Administration — to manage archiving and restore.
  Classification System: Used in SAP to assign classes and characteristics to objects.
  Archiving Objects: CLASS, CLAS, etc., related to classification data.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Search SAP Notes for message W4214 for any specific fixes or updates.
  Tables involved: KSSK (Class header), KSSK_H (archived class header), ACDOCA (if classification linked to FI), etc.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4214 & : & class assignments archived
  
  
  Cause
  Classification data for the object is archived
  
  
  Effect
  Classification data not available in active DB
  
  
  Solution
  Restore archived classification data via SARA
  
  
  Action
  Restore before viewing/editing classification
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to restore archived data or further troubleshooting, please provide the object type (material, equipment, etc.) and SAP system version.