How To Fix EPRO254 - The archiving date for profile &1 is greater than during preparation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 254

• Message text: The archiving date for profile &1 is greater than during preparation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO254 - The archiving date for profile &1 is greater than during preparation ?

  The SAP error message EPRO254 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving date for a specific profile. This error typically arises during the archiving process when the archiving date specified for a profile is later than the date that was set during the preparation phase of the archiving run. 
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The archiving date for the profile is set to a date that is later than the date used during the preparation of the archiving process.
  Profile Configuration: The archiving profile may have been incorrectly configured, leading to an inconsistency in the dates.
  Manual Changes: If there were manual changes made to the archiving profile or the archiving date after the preparation phase, this could lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Profile: Review the archiving profile settings to ensure that the archiving date is correctly set and does not exceed the preparation date.
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the archiving date to be earlier than or equal to the preparation date.
  Re-prepare Archiving: If the archiving date needs to be changed, you may need to re-run the preparation step for the archiving process to ensure consistency.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving processes for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and notes, as there may be fixes related to archiving processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes and profiles.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the overall archiving process in SAP, including preparation, execution, and post-processing steps, to better understand where the error may have originated.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.