Can not re-upload an Asset Pack that's been archived?

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StonedStudio OP

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Hello,

I'm trying to upload an asset pack that has the same identifier as an asset pack that I've archived.

I understand this isn't likely a common scenario, but I'd expect that uploading an archived Asset Pack to become un-archived. Reverting to the next newest version available for the Asset Pack.

Further, this restriction is not clear that you won't be able to reuse the assetPackID on the archive asset pack alert

Archive Asset Pack?

Are you sure you want to archive "[NAME]" asset pack? All versions of this asset will no longer be accessible by your app.

Errors:

Failed to create a new background asset pack version for '[NAME]'. (-19243)
operation not allowed (409)
Cannot create version for an archived background asset. (ID: 2cc6499a-83fa-4bbb-bc1f-0bb67d2a873d)

httpBody: {
  "errors" : [ {
    "id" : "2cc6499a-83fa-4bbb-bc1f-0bb67d2a873d",
    "status" : "409",
    "code" : "STATE_ERROR.ARCHIVED_BACKGROUND_ASSET",
    "title" : "operation not allowed",
    "detail" : "Cannot create version for an archived background asset."
  } ]

Answered by Frameworks Engineer in 869800022

Hello! Unfortunately, once you’ve archived an asset pack, you can neither unarchive it nor use its ID again. You’ll have to select a new ID for your replacement asset pack.

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Answer 1

Frameworks Engineer OP

Apple

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Hello! Unfortunately, once you’ve archived an asset pack, you can neither unarchive it nor use its ID again. You’ll have to select a new ID for your replacement asset pack.

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Answer 2

StonedStudio OP

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Can we please update the alert message to clarify that?

All versions of this asset will no longer be accessible by your app.

Is not clear

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Answer 3

Apple Developer Support OP

Apple

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Thanks for the suggestion! We’re looking into this. While we can’t comment on future updates, we recommend filing a feedback report so that you can be notified if we implement any changes. In the meantime, you can also find more details about archiving asset packs here in App Store Connect Help.

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