How To Fix /LTB/RETENTION002 - Deletion started on &1 at &2

/LTB/RETENTION002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LTB/RETENTION -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Deletion started on &1 at &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LTB/RETENTION002 - Deletion started on &1 at &2 ?

  The SAP error message /LTB/RETENTION002 typically indicates that a deletion process has been initiated for a specific object or data set in the system. This message is part of the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or data retention management processes, and it usually signifies that a deletion job has started for a particular object at a specified time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Job Initiation: The message is generated when a deletion job is triggered for a specific object (e.g., data records, logs, etc.) in the SAP system.
  Data Retention Policies: It may be related to data retention policies that dictate when and how data should be deleted from the system.
  User Action: A user or an automated process may have initiated the deletion of data, leading to this message being logged.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor Deletion Process: Check the status of the deletion job to ensure it is progressing as expected. You can do this through transaction codes like SM37 (Job