How To Fix RECAAR077 - End of retention period reached

RECAAR077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAR - Data Archiving

• Message number: 077

• Message text: End of retention period reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAR077 - End of retention period reached ?

  The SAP error message RECAAR077, which states "End of retention period reached," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Records Management or Archiving solutions. This message indicates that the retention period for a specific document or record has expired, and as a result, the system is preventing further actions on that record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retention Period Expiry: The primary cause of this error is that the retention period defined for a document or record has reached its end date. This is a part of compliance and governance policies to ensure that records are kept for a specified duration and then either archived or deleted.
  Configuration Settings: The retention period may be configured incorrectly or may not align with the business requirements.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing after the retention period has expired.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Retention Settings: Check the retention settings for the specific document type or record.