How To Fix CACS_ARCHIVE204 - Comm. case &1 vers. &2 not archived; posting/effective date too recent

CACS_ARCHIVE204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving Runs

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Comm. case &1 vers. &2 not archived; posting/effective date too recent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_ARCHIVE204 - Comm. case &1 vers. &2 not archived; posting/effective date too recent ?

  The SAP error message CACS_ARCHIVE204 indicates that a communication case (comm. case) cannot be archived because its posting or effective date is too recent. This typically occurs in the context of archiving processes where the system prevents the archiving of data that may still be relevant for current operations or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the communication case you are trying to archive has a posting or effective date that falls within a defined retention period. SAP has built-in rules to ensure that only data that is no longer needed for current operations can be archived. If the date of the communication case is too recent, the system will block the archiving process to prevent potential data loss or inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting/Effective Dates: Review the posting or effective date of the communication case in question. If it is indeed