How To Fix RMPS_AUTH109 - No rule specified for folder '&1', but expiration date is specified

RMPS_AUTH109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_AUTH - Authorization Control in Records Management

• Message number: 109

• Message text: No rule specified for folder '&1', but expiration date is specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_AUTH109 - No rule specified for folder '&1', but expiration date is specified ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_AUTH109 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of retention management rules in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that a folder has been assigned an expiration date, but there is no corresponding retention rule defined for that folder. This can lead to confusion in the system regarding how to handle the data in that folder.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Retention Rule: The primary cause of this error is that the folder in question does not have a retention rule assigned to it, even though an expiration date has been set.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the retention management settings, such as incorrect folder assignments or missing rules in the retention management configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry where the expiration date was set without properly linking it to a retention rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RMPS_AUTH109 error, you can follow these