BCS_MAIL_ADMIN007 - Selection of requests older 24000 days is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL_ADMIN - Messages related to BCS administration

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Selection of requests older 24000 days is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MAIL_ADMIN007 - Selection of requests older 24000 days is not possible ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MAIL_ADMIN007 indicates that there is an issue with selecting requests that are older than 24,000 days in the context of the Business Communication Services (BCS) for email administration. This typically occurs when trying to manage or delete old email requests or logs that exceed the defined retention period.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system's limitation on the age of requests that can be processed. In this case, the system does not allow the selection of requests that are older than 24,000 days (which is approximately 65 years). This is a safeguard to prevent performance issues and ensure that the system does not attempt to process an unmanageable amount of data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retention Settings: Review the retention settings for email requests in your SAP system. You may need to adjust these settings to ensure that old requests are archived or deleted before they reach the 24,000-day limit.
  
  
  Delete Old Requests: If you have requests that are older than 24,000 days, you will need to delete them manually or through a batch job. You can use transaction codes like SOST (for sending emails) or SOST_ADMIN to manage and delete old email requests.
  
  
  Archiving: Consider implementing an archiving strategy for old email requests. This can help manage the data volume and ensure that the system remains performant.
  
  
  System Cleanup: Regularly perform system cleanup activities to remove unnecessary data and logs. This can help prevent the accumulation of old requests that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to BCS and email administration for any specific guidelines or recommendations regarding retention and deletion of email requests.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOST, SOST_ADMIN, and SCOT for managing email and communication settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing email requests.
  System Performance: Regularly monitor system performance and data volume to ensure that the system operates efficiently and does not encounter similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your email requests effectively within the SAP system.