How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG349 - Cannot archive &1 &2; end date is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Cannot archive &1 &2; end date is in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG349 - Cannot archive &1 &2; end date is in the future ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG349 indicates that there is an attempt to archive a data object (like a document or record) where the end date specified for the archiving process is set in the future. This situation typically arises when the archiving process is trying to archive data that is still considered active or valid based on the defined date parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Future End Date: The end date for the archiving process is set to a date that is later than the current date. This means that the system believes that the data is still relevant and should not be archived yet.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object configuration may have incorrect settings that lead to this situation.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for archiving may inadvertently include records that are not eligible for archiving due to their future end dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check End Date: Review the end date specified in the archiving job. Ensure that it is set to a date that is not in the future. Adjust the date accordingly.
  Adjust Archiving Criteria: If the archiving criteria are too broad, refine them to exclude records with future end dates.
  Review Archiving Object Configuration: Check the configuration of the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that the settings align with your archiving strategy and that they do not inadvertently include future-dated records.
  Run Archiving Job Again: After making the necessary adjustments, rerun the archiving job to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving objects and jobs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific archiving objects to understand their configuration and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Testing: Before running archiving jobs in a production environment, consider testing in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  By addressing the future end date and ensuring that the archiving criteria are appropriate, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully archive the desired data.