How To Fix CACSRETTD046 - No maximum retention amount was specified for retention rule &1


CACSRETTD046 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CACSRETTD - Retention: Messages for Transaction Data

  • Message number: 046

  • Message text: No maximum retention amount was specified for retention rule &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSRETTD046 - No maximum retention amount was specified for retention rule &1 ?
    The SAP error message CACSRETTD046 indicates that there is no maximum retention amount specified for a retention rule in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with retention rules for payments or invoices.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: A retention rule is defined in the system, but the maximum retention amount has not been specified. The system requires a maximum retention amount to process transactions related to that retention rule, and its absence leads to this error.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to specify a maximum retention amount for the relevant retention rule. Here are the steps to do this: Access the Retention Rule Configuration: Go to the SAP Easy Access screen. Navigate to the configuration for retention rules. This can typically be found under:SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Basic Functions -> Retention Management -> Define Retention

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