How To Fix CHANGE_RETENTION010 - Select at least one archiving session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CHANGE_RETENTION - Change Expiration Date of Archiving Sessions

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Select at least one archiving session

What causes this issue?

You have not selected an entry in the list of archiving sessions.

System Response

Select at least one archiving session.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CHANGE_RETENTION010 - Select at least one archiving session ?

  The SAP error message CHANGE_RETENTION010 typically indicates that you are trying to change the retention period of an archiving session, but no archiving session has been selected. This error usually occurs in the context of managing data archiving in SAP, where you need to specify which archiving session you want to modify.
  Cause:
  
  No Archiving Session Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any archiving session in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Session Not Available: The archiving session you are trying to modify may not be available or may have already been processed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify archiving sessions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Archiving Session: Ensure that you select at least one archiving session before attempting to change the retention period. This can usually be done by navigating to the appropriate screen where archiving sessions are listed and selecting the desired session.
  Check Session Status: Verify that the archiving session you want to modify is in a status that allows changes. If it has already been processed or is locked, you may need to take additional steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify archiving sessions. If you suspect a permissions issue, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing archiving sessions and changing retention periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the overall archiving process in SAP, including how to create, manage, and delete archiving sessions.
  Retention Management: Familiarize yourself with retention management policies in your organization to ensure compliance with data retention regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to archiving and retention management.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.