HRPA_ARCH248 - Personnel number &1 is skipped, entry after &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Personnel number &1 is skipped, entry after &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH248 - Personnel number &1 is skipped, entry after &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH248 indicates that a specific personnel number is being skipped during an archiving process due to an entry that is expected to be processed after a certain date or condition. This error typically arises in the context of archiving HR data, where the system is trying to archive personnel records but encounters a situation that prevents it from doing so.
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The personnel number in question may have associated records that are not in the expected state for archiving. For example, there may be active records or inconsistencies in the data.
  Date Constraints: The error message suggests that there is a date condition (indicated by &2) that is not met for the personnel number &1. This could mean that the personnel number has records that are still valid or active beyond the specified date.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in the archiving configuration that dictate which records can be archived based on their status or date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Personnel Records: Review the personnel records associated with the personnel number &1. Ensure that there are no active or pending records that would prevent archiving.
  Review Archiving Settings: Check the archiving configuration settings in SAP to ensure that they align with your data retention policies and that they allow for the archiving of the records in question.
  Adjust Dates: If applicable, adjust the date conditions that are causing the personnel number to be skipped. This may involve changing the archiving date or ensuring that all records for that personnel number are eligible for archiving.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the HR data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in the HR module for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes and check logs for more detailed error messages.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPA_ARCH248 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.