How To Fix >A019 - No residence time entered for document type &2 (application &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: No residence time entered for document type &2 (application &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A019 - No residence time entered for document type &2 (application &1) ?

  The SAP error message A019 indicates that there is no residence time entered for a specific document type in the application. This error typically arises in the context of document management or archiving processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with document types that require a defined retention period.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A document type is being processed, but the system cannot find a defined residence time (retention period) for that document type in the configuration.
  The document type is not properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of necessary parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document management or archiving (e.g., Cross-Application Components > Document Management > Document Types).
  Verify that the document type in question (indicated by &2 in the error message) has a residence time defined.
  
  
  
  Define Residence Time:
  
  If the residence time is not defined, you will need to create or update the configuration for that document type.
  Specify the residence time according to your organization's data retention policy.
  
  
  
  Check Application Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the application (indicated by &1 in the error message) is correctly set up to handle the document type.
  Review any related settings that might affect the processing of documents in that application.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct residence time or how to configure it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SARA for archiving-related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to document type configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the A019 error and ensure that your document types are properly configured with the required residence times.