How To Fix EARC728 - Retention date &1 determined using archiving object ISU_BILL

EARC728 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Retention date &1 determined using archiving object ISU_BILL

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EARC728 - Details

• The SAP error message EARC728 indicates an issue related to the retention date determined for an archiving object, specifically for the ISU_BILL (Industry Solution for Utilities - Billing). This error typically arises during the archiving process when the system is unable to determine a valid retention date for the billing documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Retention Period Configuration: The retention period for the archiving object ISU_BILL may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the Customizing (SPRO) are not defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the billing documents that prevent the system from calculating the retention date.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or configuration settings.
  Archiving Object Settings: The settings for the archiving object itself may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in determining the retention date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Retention Period