How To Fix >A004 - Minimum days in the system ignored due to archiving key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Minimum days in the system ignored due to archiving key date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A004 - Minimum days in the system ignored due to archiving key date ?

  The SAP error message A004 indicates that the minimum days in the system are being ignored due to the archiving key date. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with the archiving of application data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system is trying to apply a minimum retention period for data that is subject to archiving. The archiving key date is a specific date that determines which data can be archived based on its age. If the data has reached the archiving key date, the system will ignore the minimum days requirement because the data is eligible for archiving regardless of how long it has been in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Check the archiving settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the archiving key date is set correctly and that it aligns