How To Fix QM_ARC_EXT001 - Start of retention dates updated for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_ARC_EXT - QM Archive Extraction

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Start of retention dates updated for application &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_ARC_EXT001 - Start of retention dates updated for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message QM_ARC_EXT001 indicates that there is an issue related to the retention dates in the Quality Management (QM) module. This message typically arises when there is a problem with the configuration or data related to the archiving process for quality management documents.
  Cause:
  The error message QM_ARC_EXT001 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving settings for the Quality Management module may not be correctly configured. This can include settings related to retention periods or archiving objects.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data that is being archived, such as missing or incorrect retention dates.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  
  
  System Settings: The system settings for archiving may not be properly aligned with the requirements of the QM module.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QM_ARC_EXT001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the archiving configuration for the QM module in transaction code SARA. Ensure that the retention periods and other settings are correctly defined.
  Verify that the archiving object for QM is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the quality management documents that are being archived. Ensure that they have valid retention dates and that there are no inconsistencies in the data.
  Use transaction codes like QA32 or QA33 to review the quality documents.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have access to the required transactions.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Review the system settings related to archiving. Ensure that the necessary background jobs for archiving are scheduled and running correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in the QM module for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SARA (Archiving Administration), QA32 (Change Quality Inspection), QA33 (Display Quality Inspection).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with archiving in the QM module.
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the archiving objects related to QM, such as QMEL (Quality Notifications) and QALS (Quality Management Inspection Lot).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the QM_ARC_EXT001 error message in SAP.