How To Fix /GC1/MSG072 - &1 objects were selected for possible deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GC1/MSG -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: &1 objects were selected for possible deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GC1/MSG072 - &1 objects were selected for possible deletion ?

  The SAP error message /GC1/MSG072 indicates that certain objects have been selected for possible deletion. This message typically arises in the context of data management or data archiving processes within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with the Generic Data Archiving (GDA) framework.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system identifies objects that meet the criteria for deletion based on the archiving or deletion rules defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Archiving Configuration: The archiving settings may have been configured to select certain objects for deletion based on specific criteria (e.g., age of the data, status, etc.).
  Data Retention Policies: The organization may have established data retention policies that dictate when certain data should be archived or deleted.
  Manual Selection: Users may have manually selected objects for deletion during a data management process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Check the archiving configuration settings in the