How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_ARCH004 - Error when determining retention rules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_ARCH - PLM Audit Management: Archiving

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error when determining retention rules

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when determining the ILM retention rule for the ILM
object &V1&.

System Response

Calculating and saving the end of business is not possible and is
canceled.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_ARCH004 - Error when determining retention rules ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_ARCH004 typically occurs in the context of the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module when the system encounters issues while determining retention rules for audit documents or records. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the retention management process.
  Causes of PLM_AUDIT_ARCH004 Error
  
  
  Missing Retention Rules: The system may not have defined retention rules for the specific document type or object you are trying to process.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the retention management settings, such as incorrect assignment of retention periods or rules.
  
  
  Data Issues: The data associated with the document may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to determine the appropriate retention rules.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the retention rules or the related data.
  
  
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system