How To Fix W4214 - &: & class assignments archived

W4214 - Overview

• 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  This warning message indicates that the class assignments for an object have been archived.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the system has detected that the classification data (class assignments) related to the object you are working with is no longer current in the active database but has been moved to the archive.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