How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG347 - Cannot archive &1 &2; object is still within residence period

/CPD/CL_MSG347 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 347

• Message text: Cannot archive &1 &2; object is still within residence period

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/CPD/CL_MSG347 - Details

• The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG347 indicates that an object cannot be archived because it is still within its defined residence period. The residence period is a time frame during which the data must remain in the database for legal, regulatory, or business reasons. This is often set to ensure compliance with data retention policies.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to archive has not yet reached the end of its residence period. This means that the data is still considered active and cannot be removed from the database until the specified time has elapsed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Residence Period Settings: Review the residence period settings for the object type you are trying to archive. This can usually be found in the archiving object configuration.
  
  
  Wait for the Residence Period to Expire: If the object is still within its residence