How To Fix RMPS_USERCUSTOMIZBLE011 - Retention duration &1 is greater than the period of the retention period

RMPS_USERCUSTOMIZBLE011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_USERCUSTOMIZBLE - Messages for which user can set the degree of error

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Retention duration &1 is greater than the period of the retention period

What causes this issue?

The retention time &V1& is bigger than the period defined through the
attributes <LS>Retention Period from</> &V2& and <LS>Retention Period to
</> &V3&.

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?

As the disposal is based on the attribute <LS>Retention Period to</>,
you should check whether you can lengthen the <LS>Retention Period to
</> on the attributes maintenance screen or adjust the retention time in

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_USERCUSTOMIZBLE011 - Retention duration &1 is greater than the period of the retention period ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_USERCUSTOMIZBLE011 indicates that there is an issue with the retention duration specified for a particular object or document in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the retention duration you have set is greater than the allowed period defined for the retention period.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The retention duration you are trying to set exceeds the maximum retention period defined in the system settings.
  There may be a mismatch between the retention duration and the retention period configuration in the SAP system.
  The retention period settings may not be correctly configured for the specific document type or object you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retention Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for retention periods in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., SAP Records Management).
  Verify the maximum retention period defined