How To Fix W4265 - - Date of archiving session..............: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 265

• Message text: - Date of archiving session..............: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4265 - - Date of archiving session..............: & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4265 - Date of archiving session..............: &?
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message typically appears during the archiving process in SAP when the system prompts for or displays the date of the archiving session. The placeholder & is replaced by the actual date value or is waiting for user input.
  The message itself is informational or a prompt rather than an error. It usually occurs in the context of data archiving sessions, indicating the date associated with the archiving run.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The system is requesting the user to enter or confirm the date of the archiving session.
  The archiving session date is missing or not properly set.
  The archiving object or program is designed to display this message as part of its process flow.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During execution of archiving jobs or transactions (e.g., SARA).
  When starting or reviewing an archiving session.
  When the archiving program needs confirmation or information about the session date.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check the Archiving Session Date:
  
  Ensure that the date of the archiving session is correctly entered or confirmed.
  If the system prompts for input, provide the correct date in the expected format.
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving Object Settings:
  
  In transaction SARA, check the parameters of the archiving object.
  Confirm that the date fields are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review the Archiving Job Logs:
  
  Check the spool or job logs for more detailed information.
  Confirm that the archiving session date corresponds to the data being archived.
  
  
  
  No Action Needed if Informational:
  
  If this message appears as a prompt or informational message, simply acknowledge it by entering the required date or pressing continue.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Transaction SARA: The central transaction for managing archiving objects and sessions.
  Archiving Session Date: Important for tracking and managing archived data, ensuring consistency and traceability.
  Message Class: W4 (Warning messages related to archiving).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Number
  W4265
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  Context
  Archiving session date prompt/display
  
  
  Cause
  System requests or shows archiving date
  
  
  Solution
  Enter or confirm the correct date
  
  
  Transaction
  SARA (Archive Administration)
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues or the message appears unexpectedly, consider checking OSS notes or SAP support for specific archiving object-related problems.