How To Fix EHPRC_CP02014 - Archive folder is same as source folder; specify a new archive folder

EHPRC_CP02014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP02 - Messages for IMDS Connection

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Archive folder is same as source folder; specify a new archive folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP02014 - Archive folder is same as source folder; specify a new archive folder ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP02014 indicates that the archive folder specified for a certain process is the same as the source folder. This typically occurs in the context of archiving data, where the system requires that the archive folder be distinct from the source folder to prevent data loss or corruption.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The user attempts to set the archive folder to the same directory as the source folder.
  The system is designed to ensure that archived data is stored separately from the original data to maintain data integrity and avoid overwriting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a different folder for archiving. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  Identify the Source Folder: Determine the current source folder that is being used for the operation.
  Create a New Archive Folder: Create a new directory on your file system that will serve as the archive folder. Ensure that this folder is distinct