How To Fix M8_2313 - Date type &1 is not defined for retention (V_T169RETTIME)

M8_2313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Date type &1 is not defined for retention (V_T169RETTIME)

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M8_2313 - Details

• The SAP error message M8_2313, which states "Date type &1 is not defined for retention (V_T169RETTIME)," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when the system is trying to process retention periods for certain data types that have not been properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined date type in the retention time configuration table (V_T169RETTIME). This means that the system is attempting to use a date type that has not been set up in the system for retention purposes. The date type could refer to various date-related fields in the material master or other related documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the date type in question is properly defined in the retention time configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG