How To Fix LMD_PRCSS_FRW_DT_MSG008 - Default value of process retention period is not defined.

LMD_PRCSS_FRW_DT_MSG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LMD_PRCSS_FRW_DT_MSG - Process Framework Designtime Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Default value of process retention period is not defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LMD_PRCSS_FRW_DT_MSG008 - Default value of process retention period is not defined. ?

  The SAP error message LMD_PRCSS_FRW_DT_MSG008 indicates that the default value for the process retention period is not defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Logistics Management or similar modules where process retention settings are crucial for managing data retention and processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to execute a process that requires a defined retention period, but no default value has been set in the configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The retention period settings have not been configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary settings.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, certain settings may need to be reconfigured or validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the default value for the process retention period. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
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