How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT000 - Objects will be deleted without check (archiving time &1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ART_DISCONT - Messages for Article Discontinuation: Fashion

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Objects will be deleted without check (archiving time &1, &2)

What causes this issue?

The system has determined that no further checks have to be carried out
in the deletion run for material archiving, because the difference
between the date of the last check in the archiving run and the system
date is less than the interval defined in Customizing (TWPA-TIME_RANGE).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT000 - Objects will be deleted without check (archiving time &1, &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ART_DISCONT000
  
  Text: Objects will be deleted without check (archiving time &1, &2)
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears during the archiving or deletion process of objects (such as documents, master data, or other business objects) in SAP. It indicates that the system is about to delete objects without performing the usual consistency or dependency checks because the archiving time window specified (&1 and &2 represent the start and end times) is being used as a filter.
  In other words, the system warns that objects within the specified archiving time frame will be deleted directly, bypassing the standard checks that normally prevent deletion of objects still in use or linked to other data.
  This can happen if:
  
  The archiving program or deletion job is run with parameters that skip consistency checks.
  The archiving time interval is set in a way that forces deletion without validation.
  Custom or manual deletion programs/scripts are used that do not include standard SAP checks.
  
  
  Implications:
  
  Risk of data inconsistency: Since the deletion is done without checks, related or dependent objects might remain orphaned or inconsistent.
  Potential loss of important data: Objects might be deleted prematurely or incorrectly.
  System integrity issues: Could affect reporting, processes, or master data integrity.
  
  
  Solution / Recommended Actions:
  
  
  Review Archiving Parameters:
  
  Check the archiving object and the parameters used for the deletion run.
  Ensure that the archiving time interval (&1 and &2) is correctly set and does not unintentionally include objects that should not be deleted.
  
  
  
  Avoid Skipping Checks:
  
  If possible, run the deletion with consistency checks enabled.
  Use standard SAP archiving transactions (e.g., SARA) and follow SAP best practices.
  
  
  
  Backup Data:
  
  Before proceeding with deletion, ensure that you have a backup or that the archived data is safely stored and retrievable.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Manually verify if the objects to be deleted have dependencies or are linked to other business objects.
  Use SAP tools or reports to analyze object relationships.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with.
  SAP Notes might provide patches, corrections, or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Test in Non-Production:
  
  Always test the archiving and deletion process in a development or QA system before running in production.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Transaction: SARA (Archive Administration)
  Common Archiving Objects: FI documents, MM documents, SD documents, etc.
  SAP Help Portal: Provides detailed documentation on archiving objects and procedures.
  SAP Notes: Search for the message ID or archiving object in the SAP Support Portal for specific notes.
  Consistency Checks: Usually performed by the archiving object’s deletion program to ensure no dependent data is left inconsistent.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  Objects will be deleted without check (archiving time &1, &2)
  
  
  Cause
  Deletion is performed without consistency checks within the specified archiving time.
  
  
  Risk
  Data inconsistency, orphaned objects, loss of important data.
  
  
  Solution
  Review parameters, avoid skipping checks, backup data, verify dependencies, test first.
  
  
  Tools
  SARA transaction, SAP Notes, SAP Help Portal
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific archiving object or context, I can help you with more tailored advice or SAP Notes references.