How To Fix FTR_GENERAL451 - Customizing setting missing for min. retention period for transaction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL - Common messages for Correspondence object

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Customizing setting missing for min. retention period for transaction &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL451 - Customizing setting missing for min. retention period for transaction & ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL451 indicates that there is a missing customizing setting for the minimum retention period for a specific transaction in the Financial Transaction Management (FTM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a financial transaction that requires a defined retention period, but the necessary configuration has not been set up.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined minimum retention period in the customizing settings for the relevant transaction type. This can happen if:
  
  The configuration for the financial transaction type has not been completed.
  The required settings were deleted or not properly maintained during system upgrades or changes.
  The transaction type being processed is not recognized due to missing or incorrect configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to Financial Transaction Management:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Supply Chain Management -> Financial Transaction Management -> Customizing -> Define Retention Periods.
  
  
  
  Define Minimum Retention Period:
  
  Check if the minimum retention period is defined for the relevant transaction type. If it is missing, you will need to create a new entry or modify an existing one to include the minimum retention period.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Retry the transaction that previously generated the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: Ensure that you are aware of the specific transaction types that require retention periods and that they are correctly configured.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring financial transaction management settings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or dependencies affecting the configuration.