How To Fix FINS_ARCH021 - Archiving key date (&1) must be before end of residence time (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ARCH - Financials Archiving

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Archiving key date (&1) must be before end of residence time (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ARCH021 - Archiving key date (&1) must be before end of residence time (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ARCH021 indicates that the archiving key date you are trying to use is not valid because it is set to a date that is after the end of the residence time for the data you are attempting to archive. This error typically occurs during the archiving process in SAP Financials when the system checks the validity of the key date against the defined residence time for the data.
  Cause:
  
  Key Date Issue: The archiving key date (&1) you provided is later than the end of the residence time (&2) defined for the data.
  Residence Time Configuration: The residence time for the data may not be configured correctly, or the data you are trying to archive has not yet reached the end of its residence time.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Date: Ensure that the archiving key date you are using is set to a date that is before the end of the residence time. You may need to adjust the key date accordingly.
  Review Residence Time Settings: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to check the residence time for the data you are trying to archive. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or the specific module you are working with.
  If necessary, adjust the residence time settings to allow for archiving of the data.
  
  
  Data Selection: Make sure that the data you are trying to archive is eligible for archiving based on the defined criteria and residence time.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure archiving and residence times for your particular version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which involves defining the data to be archived, setting residence times, and executing the archiving job.
  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 archiving and residence time issues that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ARCH021 error and successfully archive your data.