How To Fix FTR_GENERAL452 - COs are archived since retention period is met and status is completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL - Common messages for Correspondence object

• Message number: 452

• Message text: COs are archived since retention period is met and status is completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL452 - COs are archived since retention period is met and status is completed ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL452 indicates that the Cash Management (CM) objects (COs) are archived because the retention period has been met and their status is completed. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions and asset management within SAP, particularly when dealing with financial instruments.
  Cause:
  
  Retention Period Met: The error arises when the retention period defined for the financial transactions or cash management objects has expired. SAP archives these objects to optimize database performance and manage data volume.
  Completed Status: The objects in question have a status of "completed," meaning they are no longer active and can be archived according to the defined retention policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Retention Settings: Check the retention period settings in your SAP system. You may need to adjust these settings if you want to retain the data for a longer period.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the customizing transaction SPRO).
  Look for the settings related to archiving and retention periods for financial transactions or cash management.
  
  
  
  Access Archived Data: If you need to access the archived data, you can use the SAP Archive Management tools to retrieve the archived objects.
  
  Use transaction SARA to manage archiving and access archived data.
  You can also use transaction SARI to display archived data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Processes: If the archiving is affecting your business processes, consider adjusting your business processes to ensure that important data is retained longer or is not archived prematurely.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing retention periods and archiving processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, which is designed to remove data from the database while still allowing access to it through archived files.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FTR_GENERAL452 error and manage your archived cash management objects effectively.