How To Fix LRM_RULE_EXEC584 - Cannot determine retention period by means of inheritance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RULE_EXEC - Runtime

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Cannot determine retention period by means of inheritance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC584 - Cannot determine retention period by means of inheritance ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC584 indicates that the system is unable to determine the retention period for a document or data object through inheritance rules. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving or retention management, where the system is trying to apply retention rules based on the hierarchy of objects or documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inheritance Rules: The retention rules may not be properly defined or inherited from the parent object to the child object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the retention management settings in the SAP system.
  Data Structure Changes: Changes in the data structure or object hierarchy may lead to the inability to determine the retention period.
  Object Type Not Supported: The specific object type may not have a defined retention period or rules associated with it.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the necessary retention rules or configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Retention Rules: Verify that the retention rules are correctly defined for the object type in question. Ensure that the rules are set up to allow inheritance.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings in the SAP system for retention management. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Hierarchy Verification: Check the hierarchy of the objects involved. Ensure that the parent-child relationships are correctly established and that the parent object has a defined retention period.
  Object Type Settings: Confirm that the object type you are working with is supported by the retention management configuration and has the necessary rules defined.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and apply the retention rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on retention management configuration.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to retention management and archiving to understand how retention periods are determined and how to configure them properly.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or SARI (Archive Information System) to manage and review archiving and retention settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context for further troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.