How To Fix QG_ARC017 - Retention time not exceeded

QG_ARC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG_ARC - QM: Inspection Lot Archiving

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Retention time not exceeded

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QG_ARC017 - Details

• The SAP error message QG_ARC017, which states "Retention time not exceeded," typically occurs in the context of data archiving and retention management within the SAP system. This message indicates that the retention period defined for a particular data object has not yet been reached, and therefore, the data cannot be archived or deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retention Period Not Met: The primary cause of this error is that the data you are trying to archive or delete is still within its defined retention period. Each data object in SAP has a retention time set, which specifies how long the data must be kept before it can be archived or deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the retention management settings, such as incorrect retention periods defined for certain data types.
  Data Status: The data may be in a status that does not allow it to be archived or deleted, even if the