How To Fix W_CB258 - Archiving only possible after condition user has been archived

W_CB258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Archiving only possible after condition user has been archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB258 - Archiving only possible after condition user has been archived ?

  The SAP error message W_CB258: Archiving only possible after condition user has been archived typically occurs during the archiving process of condition records in the SAP system.
  
  Cause
  This warning message indicates that the system is trying to archive condition records (e.g., pricing conditions) that are linked to a condition user (a user or entity responsible for the condition), but the condition user itself has not yet been archived. SAP requires that the condition user master data be archived before the related condition records can be archived.
  In other words, the archiving object for condition records has a dependency on the archiving object for condition users. The system enforces this sequence to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Archive Condition Users First:
  
  Identify the archiving object related to condition users (often SD_CU or similar, depending on your SAP version and configuration).
  Run the archiving process for condition users first.
  Ensure that the archiving job completes successfully and the