How To Fix CACS_ARCHIVE201 - Customizing: You have not entered a minimum retention period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving Runs

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Customizing: You have not entered a minimum retention period

What causes this issue?

To archive commission cases, you need to specify how long a case must
be in the system before it can be archived. This information must be
maintained in Customizing, but it was not found.

System Response

The archiving run was stopped.
INCLUDE ISIS_NA_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE ISIS_PENCIL OBJECT DOKU ID TX
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See also the note in the following message:
<DS:NA.CACS_ARCHIVE202>CACS_ARCHIVE 202</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_ARCHIVE201 - Customizing: You have not entered a minimum retention period ?

  The SAP error message CACS_ARCHIVE201 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the minimum retention period for archiving in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you attempt to archive data without having defined a minimum retention period in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a minimum retention period to be set for the archiving object you are trying to work with. This is a safeguard to ensure that data is not archived prematurely, which could lead to data integrity issues or loss of important information.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a minimum retention period in the customizing settings for the relevant archiving object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Archiving Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Cross-Application Components -> Data Archiving -> Define Retention Periods.
  
  
  
  Define Minimum Retention Period:
  
  In the retention period settings, you will need to specify the minimum retention period for the archiving object that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the retention period is appropriate for your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Retry Archiving:
  
  Once the minimum retention period is set, try to perform the archiving operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific settings that govern how data is archived, including retention periods.
  Data Retention Policies: It is important to align the retention periods with your organization's data retention policies and legal requirements.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the archiving process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, you may want to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as there may be additional configuration settings or dependencies that need to be addressed.