How To Fix WME_ARCH217 - &2 of &3 TU activity(ies) marked as 'archivable'

WME_ARCH217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 217

• Message text: &2 of &3 TU activity(ies) marked as 'archivable'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH217 - &2 of &3 TU activity(ies) marked as 'archivable' ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH217 typically indicates an issue related to archiving in the SAP system, specifically concerning transport units (TUs) that are marked as 'archivable'. This error can arise during the archiving process when the system encounters problems with the transport units that are supposed to be archived.
  
  Cause:
  The error message WME_ARCH217 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Transport Unit Status: The transport units may not be in a status that allows them to be archived. For example, they might be in use or locked by another process.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the transport units, which prevents the archiving process from completing successfully.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the archiving object that are not set correctly, leading to issues during the archiving process.
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the archiving may not have the necessary authorizations to archive the specified transport