How To Fix RP237 - Cannot change as date has been set by archiving/destruction (subtype &1)


RP237 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

  • Message number: 237

  • Message text: Cannot change as date has been set by archiving/destruction (subtype &1)

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  • What causes this issue?

    Data was already archived or destroyed for this personnel number. The
    selection date was set to &V2& by archiving or destroying the data.

    How to fix this error?

    You cannot change the date to one which is before the date set by the
    system for the archiving or destruction of data as this might lead to
    data inconsistencies.
    Check your entry. Also check the <LS>Archiving/Data Destruction</>
    infotype (0283), subtype &V1& with the start date &V3&, which contains
    the date set by the archiving or destruction of data.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


RP237 - Details

  • The SAP error message RP237, which states "Cannot change as date has been set by archiving/destruction (subtype &1)," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when attempting to modify records that have been archived or marked for destruction. This error indicates that the data you are trying to change is no longer editable because it has been processed and archived according to the company's data retention policies.
    
    Cause: Archiving Process: The data you are trying to modify has been archived. Archiving is a process in SAP that moves data from the database to an archive to improve performance and manage data volume. Destruction Date: The record has a destruction date set, meaning it is scheduled for deletion and cannot be modified. Subtypes: The subtype mentioned in the error message refers to the specific type of data or record that is affected (e.g., personnel actions, payroll results).
    Solution: Check Archiving Status: Verify if

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