How To Fix 1C605 - Product change leads to inconsistencies in archive management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1C - BKK: Allgemeine Objekte

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Product change leads to inconsistencies in archive management

What causes this issue?

For archiving object <ZH>&v2&</>, data for the old product up to
<ZH>&v3&</> has already been archived in bank area &v1&. For the
planned new product, the last archiving key date is <ZH>&v4&</>. This
means that if the product is changed, the information after the point
in time up until when data was archived would be inconsistent.

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?

Either reload the last archived data for the old product or archive the
data for the new product up until the archiving key date of the new
product that is newer than that of the old product.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1C605 - Product change leads to inconsistencies in archive management ?

  The SAP error message 1C605 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the archive management system due to a product change. This typically occurs when there are modifications to a product that affect its archived data, leading to discrepancies between the current product data and the archived data.
  Cause:
  
  Product Changes: Changes made to the product master data (like changes in attributes, classification, or status) that are not reflected in the archived data.
  Inconsistent Data: The archived data may not align with the current state of the product, leading to inconsistencies.
  Archiving Process Issues: Problems during the archiving process, such as incomplete archiving or errors during data transfer, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Changes: Review the recent changes made to the product master data. Identify what changes were made and ensure they are correctly reflected in the archive.
  Re-archive the Data: If inconsistencies are found, you may need to re-archive the product data. This involves:
  
  Deleting the existing archive entries for the affected product.
  Re-running the archiving process to create a new archive that reflects the current product data.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Use SAP tools to perform a consistency check on the archive management system. This can help identify any other inconsistencies that may exist.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archive management and product changes for specific guidance on handling this error.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the archiving objects related to the product data in your SAP system. Each object may have specific requirements and processes for archiving.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the inconsistencies indicated by the error message 1C605 and ensure that your archive management system is functioning correctly.