How To Fix O7420 - Incorrect length for 'valid to' timestamp in role &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Incorrect length for 'valid to' timestamp in role &

What causes this issue?

An incorrect 'valid to' timestamp length was detected for the current
partner role record.

System Response

Partner role processing terminates.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7420 - Incorrect length for 'valid to' timestamp in role & ?

  The SAP error message O7420, which states "Incorrect length for 'valid to' timestamp in role &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the validity period of a role in the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of roles in the Profile Generator (PFCG) or when managing authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Timestamp Format: The 'valid to' timestamp for a role may not be in the correct format or may exceed the expected length.
  Data Corruption: There could be corruption in the role data or inconsistencies in the database.
  System Upgrade or Migration Issues: If the system has been recently upgraded or migrated, there may be issues with how timestamps are handled.
  Manual Changes: If changes were made manually to the role or its attributes, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG and check the role that is causing the error.
  Verify the 'valid to' date and ensure it is correctly formatted and within acceptable limits.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  If the 'valid to' date is set incorrectly (e.g., in the past or too far in the future), adjust it to a valid date.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Role:
  
  If the role is corrupted, consider recreating the role from scratch. This can help eliminate any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the authorization data. You can use transaction code SU25 to perform checks and adjustments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU25 (Upgrade of Authorizations), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to authorization issues and specific error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and authorization concepts for better understanding and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O7420 error and ensure that the role's validity period is correctly configured.