How To Fix TB605 - Archiving canceled: Specified end date in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Archiving canceled: Specified end date in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB605 - Archiving canceled: Specified end date in the future ?

  The SAP error message TB605, which states "Archiving canceled: Specified end date in the future," typically occurs during the archiving process when the end date specified for the archiving run is set to a future date. This situation can prevent the archiving process from proceeding, as SAP does not allow archiving of data that is not yet due for archiving.
  Cause:
  
  Future End Date: The most common cause of this error is that the end date specified in the archiving session is set to a date that is later than the current date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the archiving object settings or the selection criteria used for the archiving run.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect date when setting up the archiving job.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TB605 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the End Date:
  
  Review the end date specified in the archiving session. Ensure that it is not set to a future date. The end date should be set to a date that is equal to or earlier than the current date.
  
  
  
  Modify the Archiving Job:
  
  If you find that the end date is indeed in the future, modify the archiving job to set the end date to a valid date. You can do this in the transaction code used for archiving (e.g., SARA).
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Object Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the archiving object you are working with. Ensure that the settings are correct and that there are no restrictions that would prevent archiving.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Process:
  
  After correcting the end date, re-run the archiving process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings or procedures, refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object has specific criteria and settings that dictate how and when data can be archived. Familiarize yourself with the relevant archiving object documentation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on archiving processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TB605 error and successfully complete the archiving process.