How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE204 - Stop date: &1, Stop time: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving and Deletion of Products

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Stop date: &1, Stop time: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE204 - Stop date: &1, Stop time: &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE204 typically indicates an issue related to the archiving of product data in the SAP system. The message usually contains information about a stop date and time, which suggests that there was an attempt to archive product data that could not be completed successfully.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Data Locking: The data you are trying to archive may be locked by another process or user.
  Incomplete Data: There may be incomplete or inconsistent data in the product master records that prevents archiving.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the archiving configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the archiving may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Locking:
  
  Ensure that no other processes are locking the data you are trying to archive. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  
  Review Product Data:
  
  Check the product master data for completeness and consistency. Ensure that all required fields are filled and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving Configuration:
  
  Review the archiving configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the archiving object and related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving Process Again:
  
  After addressing the above issues, try to run the archiving process again.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. It is essential to follow best practices and guidelines when configuring and executing archiving processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and notes related to archiving for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.