How To Fix INV202 - Cannot determine retention period for archiving object &1

INV202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INV - Check for Bill Receipt

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Cannot determine retention period for archiving object &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot start an archiving run for inbound bill documents because you
have not defined a retention period for the documents.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, define the retention period for archiving object &v1&.
To activate the settings, recall the transaction in which the message
appeared.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ISU_PENCIL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INV202 - Cannot determine retention period for archiving object &1 ?

  The SAP error message INV202 ("Cannot determine retention period for archiving object &1") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid retention period for the specified archiving object. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Retention Period Configuration: The retention period for the archiving object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the Customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the retention period settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the archiving object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Retention Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for archiving.
  Ensure that the retention periods for the archiving object in question are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Retention Period:
  
  If the retention period is missing, you can define it by going to the relevant