How To Fix EPRO181 - Cannot reset history for profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Cannot reset history for profile &1

What causes this issue?

An problem occurred when updating the consumption factor for the profile
&V1&. You cannot, for the period &V2&, recreate data saved under the key
&V3& when you cancel.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

The internal key for the allocation is &V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO181 - Cannot reset history for profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPRO181, which states "Cannot reset history for profile &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or other modules that involve profile management. This error indicates that there is an issue with resetting the history for a specific profile, which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Profile Locking: The profile may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to reset the history for the specified profile.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints that prevent the history from being reset.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the system could lead to this error.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Profile Status: Ensure that the profile is not locked by another user or process. You can check this in the transaction code SM12 to see if there are any locks on the profile.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to reset the history has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data related to the profile to ensure there are no integrity issues. This may involve using specific transaction codes or reports related to the module in question.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the profile management in the relevant module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for assistance. They can check for any underlying technical issues or database locks that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check), SM12 (Lock Entries), and any specific transaction codes related to the module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the module you are working with to understand the profile management and history reset processes better.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, providing specific details about the context in which the error occurs can help in diagnosing the problem more effectively.