How To Fix FVD_LOANS_ARCHIVE101 - Enter both unit and value for residence time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_LOANS_ARCHIVE - Archiving of Loans masterdata

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Enter both unit and value for residence time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_LOANS_ARCHIVE101 - Enter both unit and value for residence time ?

  The SAP error message FVD_LOANS_ARCHIVE101 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the residence time for archiving loan data. Specifically, the error message states that both a unit and a value must be provided for the residence time when archiving data.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The residence time for archiving is not set correctly in the configuration.
  Either the unit (e.g., days, months, years) or the value (the numeric amount) is missing or incorrectly defined in the archiving settings for loan data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both the unit and the value for the residence time are correctly defined in the archiving settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant object for loans (e.g., FVD_LOANS).
  
  
  
  Check the Archiving Object Settings:
  
  In the archiving object settings, look for the section related to residence time.
  Ensure that both the unit (e.g., days, months, years) and the value (numeric) are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Residence Time:
  
  If the residence time is not defined, you will need to enter a valid numeric value and select the appropriate unit.
  For example, if you want to archive loan data after 12 months, you would enter 12 as the value and select Months as the unit.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Archiving Process:
  
  After saving, try to execute the archiving process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. It is essential to configure archiving settings correctly to ensure that data is archived according to business requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring archiving settings for specific objects.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that both the unit and value for residence time are correctly set, you should be able to resolve the FVD_LOANS_ARCHIVE101 error and proceed with the archiving process.