How To Fix ARC_DAS_CON117 - Legal hold not propagated; see the application log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARC_DAS_CON - XML DAS Connector: Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Legal hold not propagated; see the application log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON117 - Legal hold not propagated; see the application log ?

  The SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON117 indicates that a legal hold has not been propagated as expected. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Archiving and Records Management (ARM) functionalities, particularly when dealing with legal holds on documents or records.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the legal hold settings or in the archiving object settings.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to propagate the legal hold.
  Application Logic Errors: There could be issues in the application logic that prevent the legal hold from being applied correctly.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or issues in the database that prevent the legal hold from being propagated.
  Inconsistent Data: The data related to the legal hold may be inconsistent or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Application Log: The error message suggests checking the application log for more