How To Fix EARC003 - Line data cannot be archived at a later date than header data

EARC003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Line data cannot be archived at a later date than header data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC003 - Line data cannot be archived at a later date than header data ?

  The SAP error message EARC003 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the dates of the line items and the header data in an archiving process. Specifically, it means that the line items (which are typically detailed entries in a document) cannot have a date that is later than the date of the header (which is the main entry or summary of the document). This is a common issue when trying to archive documents in SAP, particularly in financial or logistics modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The line items in the document have a posting date or a document date that is later than the header date.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to manual entries, data migrations, or system errors.
  Incorrect Archiving Configuration: The archiving settings may not be properly configured to handle the document types involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the document in question and compare the dates of the