How To Fix ELP127 - You cannot change the profile allocation in the archiving period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ELP - Messages for Load Profile

• Message number: 127

• Message text: You cannot change the profile allocation in the archiving period

What causes this issue?

You tried to change a profile allocation in the period &v1& to &v2&.
The duration in days for the archiving object ISU_EUFASS (IS-U
archiving: Consumption factors) deducted from system date &v4& produces
key date &v3&, up until which profile allocations are to be archived.
However, the period lies <ZH>before this key date</>. In this case, you
can no longer change the profile allocation because it already lies in
the archiving period.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

To change a profile allocation <ZH>after the key date</>, create a new
time slice for the profile allocation (prorate allocation).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ELP127 - You cannot change the profile allocation in the archiving period ?

  The SAP error message ELP127, which states "You cannot change the profile allocation in the archiving period," typically occurs when you attempt to modify the profile allocation for an object that is currently in an archiving period. This is a safeguard to ensure data integrity and consistency during the archiving process.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Period: The primary cause of this error is that the system is in an archiving period for the specific object or data set you are trying to modify. During this time, certain changes are restricted to prevent inconsistencies.
  Profile Allocation: The profile allocation refers to the settings that determine how data is archived. If the system is set to archive data, it will not allow changes to these settings until the archiving process is complete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the archiving process is currently active for the object you are trying to modify. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or the status of the archiving job.
  Wait for Completion: If the archiving process is ongoing, you will need to wait until it is completed before making any changes to the profile allocation.
  Change Profile Allocation After Archiving: Once the archiving period is over and the process is complete, you can then proceed to change the profile allocation as needed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling archiving periods and profile allocations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which is designed to improve system performance by moving older data to a storage system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.