How To Fix RA400 - Enter keepmths=0,keepqtrs=0 and keepyrs=0 when keepdays lessthan/equal 31

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Enter keepmths=0,keepqtrs=0 and keepyrs=0 when keepdays lessthan/equal 31

What causes this issue?

This is an error message. You are trying to set the reorganization
schema for the performance database and you have entered invalid data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to set the number of days that data is to be stored in the
performance database to less than 30, set the values for data to be
stored for months, quarters and years to zero.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA400 - Enter keepmths=0,keepqtrs=0 and keepyrs=0 when keepdays lessthan/equal 31 ?

  The SAP error message RA400 typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting module when there is an issue with the configuration of the retention periods for asset data. Specifically, this error indicates that the system requires certain parameters (keepmths, keepqtrs, keepyrs) to be set to zero when the keepdays parameter is less than or equal to 31.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The retention periods for asset data are not correctly configured in the system. The parameters keepmths, keepqtrs, and keepyrs must be set to zero if keepdays is 31 or less.
  Data Entry Error: During the configuration or data entry process, incorrect values may have been entered for the retention parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to adjust the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Valuation -> Define Retention Periods.
  
  
  
  Check Retention Period Settings:
  
  Look for the settings related to retention periods.
  Ensure that if keepdays is set to a value of 31 or less, then keepmths, keepqtrs, and keepyrs are all set to zero.
  
  
  
  Adjust Parameters:
  
  If the parameters are not set correctly, adjust them accordingly:
  
  Set keepmths = 0
  Set keepqtrs = 0
  Set keepyrs = 0
  
  
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration by running the transaction or process that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on retention periods and their implications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RA400 error and ensure that your asset retention settings are correctly configured.