How To Fix HRPA_ARCH081 - Destruction is not possible; infotype record participates in data sharing

HRPA_ARCH081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Destruction is not possible; infotype record participates in data sharing

What causes this issue?

The infotype data record has been selected for deletion. However,
additional copied data records for other personnel assignments (pe
rsonnel numbers) belonging to this employee still exist in the system.

System Response

The data record is not destroyed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPA_ARCH081 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH081 indicates that a specific infotype record cannot be deleted or destroyed because it is involved in data sharing. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Resources (HR) and can be related to various infotypes that are linked to other records or processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or archive an infotype record that is still being referenced by other records or processes. In SAP HR, certain infotypes can be linked to others, and if a record is part of a data sharing relationship, it cannot be destroyed until those relationships are resolved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Data Sharing Relationships:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables related to the infotype in question. Look for any references to the record you are trying to delete.
  Check if the infotype record is linked to other infotypes