How To Fix >A028 - Residence time for archiving not entered for category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Residence time for archiving not entered for category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A028 - Residence time for archiving not entered for category &1 ?

  The SAP error message A028 indicates that the residence time for archiving has not been specified for a particular archiving category. This message typically arises in the context of data archiving processes within SAP, where certain data needs to be retained for a specified period before it can be archived.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The residence time for archiving is not defined in the system for the specified archiving category (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  The configuration settings for data archiving are incomplete or not properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the residence time for the specified archiving category. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archiving Customizing:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object that corresponds to the category mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Maintain Residence Time:
  
  In the archiving object settings, look for the option to maintain the residence time.
  Enter the required residence time (in days) for the archiving category. This is the period that data must remain in the database before it can be archived.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the residence time, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Process:
  
  Once the residence time is set, you can re-run the archiving process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific settings, including residence time, which dictate how long data should be retained before it can be archived.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and settings.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the archiving process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message A028 and successfully configure the residence time for archiving in your SAP system.