How To Fix LRM_RE034 - Invalid value for minimum retention period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RE - LRM: Cross-Object Category Messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Invalid value for minimum retention period

What causes this issue?

A non-permissible value was entered for the maximum retention period.
You can enter specific values (positive whole numbers) or the value -1
for ?irrelevant?.

System Response

Your input is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid value.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_RE034 - Invalid value for minimum retention period ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RE034: Invalid value for minimum retention period typically occurs in the context of data retention management, particularly when configuring retention periods for data archiving or retention policies in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  The minimum retention period specified in the configuration is not valid. This could be due to:
  The value being negative or zero.
  The value being set to a non-numeric format.
  The value being less than the required minimum set by the system or business rules.
  
  
  The configuration settings for the retention period do not comply with the expected formats or constraints defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LRM_RE034 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for data retention management in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the minimum retention period is set to a valid positive numeric value. 
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Consult your organization's data retention policies to ensure that the value