How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE012 - Resubmission period must be at least one day

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Resubmission period must be at least one day

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE012 - Resubmission period must be at least one day ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE012 indicates that the resubmission period for a particular job or process must be at least one day. This error typically arises in the context of background job scheduling or archiving processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to resubmit a job or process that has a defined resubmission period that is shorter than the required minimum of one day. This is often a safeguard to prevent excessive job resubmissions that could lead to performance issues or data inconsistencies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Parameters: Review the parameters of the job or process you are trying to resubmit. Ensure that the resubmission period is set to at least one day.
  
  
  Modify Resubmission Settings:
  
  If you have access to the job scheduling settings, modify the resubmission period to meet the minimum requirement.
  This can typically be done in transaction codes like SM37 (for monitoring jobs) or SM36 (for scheduling jobs).
  
  
  
  Wait for the Required Period: If the job has a defined resubmission period that is less than one day, you may need to wait until the required time has elapsed before attempting to resubmit the job.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to job scheduling and archiving for more specific guidance on configuring job parameters.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Job Scheduling), and SARA (Archiving Administration) for managing jobs and archiving processes.
  Job Scheduling Best Practices: Review best practices for scheduling background jobs in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  System Performance: Understand the impact of job scheduling on system performance and how to optimize job execution times.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and successfully manage your job resubmissions in SAP.