How To Fix PPEENG568 - Archiving selection for &1 between &2 and &3 already exists

PPEENG568 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 568

• Message text: Archiving selection for &1 between &2 and &3 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG568 - Archiving selection for &1 between &2 and &3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG568 indicates that there is an issue with archiving selection for a specific object (denoted by &1) within a specified date range (between &2 and &3). This error typically occurs when you attempt to create an archiving selection that overlaps with an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has already recorded an archiving selection for the specified object and date range. This prevents the creation of a new archiving selection that would conflict with the existing one, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Archiving Selections:
  
  Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check for existing archiving selections for the specified object.
  Look for any entries that match the object and the date range you are trying to archive.
  
  
  
  Modify Date Range:
  
  If you find that an existing archiving selection overlaps with your intended range, consider