How To Fix EARC226 - Program stop: User exit (ETOAR006) cannot reduce retention period

EARC226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Program stop: User exit (ETOAR006) cannot reduce retention period

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EARC226 - Details

• The SAP error message EARC226, which states "Program stop: User exit (ETOAR006) cannot reduce retention period," typically occurs in the context of the Archiving and Retention Management (ARM) module in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the retention period settings for archived data, specifically that a user exit is preventing the reduction of the retention period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retention Period Configuration: The retention period for certain data types is defined in the system. If there is an attempt to reduce this retention period (for example, during an archiving process), the user exit ETOAR006 is triggered to prevent this action.
  User Exit Logic: The user exit ETOAR006 is designed to enforce business rules regarding data retention. It may be configured to prevent any changes that would violate compliance or business requirements.
  Data Integrity Concerns: The system may be set up to ensure that data is retained for a minimum period to comply