# Entity archived and cannot be modified

The entity you're trying to modify is archived, so it can't be changed.

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## Example

```json
{
  "error": {
    "type": "request_error",
    "code": "entity_archived",
    "detail": "Product pro_01ghbk4xjn4qdsmstcwzgcgg35 is archived and cannot be modified.",
    "documentation_url": "https://developer.paddle.com/errors/shared/entity_archived"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000"
  }
}
```

## Details

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status code | 400 |
| Error code | `entity_archived` |
| Error message | %s %s is archived and cannot be modified. |

## Common causes

- You're trying to modify an archived entity. Once archived, entities can't be changed.

## Common solutions

- Change the entity status to active, then try your request again.
- Create a new entity.