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