How To Fix EARC002 - Cannot determine retention period for archiving object &1

EARC002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Cannot determine retention period for archiving object &1

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a retention period for archiving object
&V1&.

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

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Define the runtime for archiving object &v1& in the
<LS>SAP Utilities</> Customizing menu under
<LS>Tools ->
Archiving -> Define Retention Periods for Archiving Objects</>
For the changes to come into effect, call up the transaction that
displayed the message a second time.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EARC002 - Details

• The SAP error message EARC002, which states "Cannot determine retention period for archiving object &1," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined retention period for the specified archiving object. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Retention Period Configuration: The retention period for the specified archiving object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Archiving Object: The archiving object specified may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the retention period settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the archiving object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Retention Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object and check if the retention period is defined.
  If it is missing, you will need to define the retention period for that archiving object.
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving Object:
  
  Ensure that the archiving