How To Fix WME_ARCH218 - TU activity &1: Already marked as 'archived'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 218

• Message text: TU activity &1: Already marked as 'archived'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH218 - TU activity &1: Already marked as 'archived' ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH218 indicates that a specific TU (Transport Unit) activity has already been marked as "archived." This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) modules when attempting to archive or process a transport unit that has already been archived.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to archive a transport unit that has already been processed and marked as archived in the system.
  There may be an attempt to perform an operation (like deletion or modification) on a transport unit that is no longer active because it has been archived.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Transport Unit:
  
  Verify the status of the transport unit in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like LT03 (Create Transfer Order) or LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order) to see if the transport unit is still active.
  
  
  
  Review Archive Logs:
  
  Check the archive logs to confirm that the transport unit has indeed been archived. This can help you understand the history of the transport unit and any related activities.
  
  
  
  Avoid Re-Archiving:
  
  If the transport unit is already archived, you should not attempt to archive it again. Instead, focus on the next steps in your process that do not involve this transport unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to archiving processes in WM/EWM to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how data is moved from the active database to an archive for performance and storage management.
  Transport Units in WM/EWM: Familiarize yourself with how transport units are managed within the warehouse management processes, including their lifecycle and status changes.
  Transaction Codes: Learn about relevant transaction codes that can help you manage transport units and their statuses effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WME_ARCH218 error and continue with your warehouse management processes.