How To Fix CATS_ARCH001 - End of retention period reached

CATS_ARCH001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATS_ARCH -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: End of retention period reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATS_ARCH001 - End of retention period reached ?

  The SAP error message CATS_ARCH001: End of retention period reached typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module when the system attempts to archive time sheet data that has reached its defined retention period. This message indicates that the data cannot be archived because it is still within the retention period specified in the system settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retention Period Settings: The retention period for archiving time sheet data has not yet expired. This is defined in the archiving object settings.
  Data Status: The data you are trying to archive may still be in use or may not meet the criteria for archiving due to its status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving settings or the archiving object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Retention Period:
  
  Review the retention period settings for the CATS archiving object. You can do this in the SAP system by navigating to the relevant configuration settings (transaction code: SARA).
  Adjust the