How To Fix S_UCON_LM007 - Retention period must exceed sum of logging and evaluation period &1+&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UCON_LM - Messages for Unified Connectivity LM process

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Retention period must exceed sum of logging and evaluation period &1+&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UCON_LM007 - Retention period must exceed sum of logging and evaluation period &1+&2 ?

  The SAP error message S_UCON_LM007 indicates that the retention period you have set for a certain logging or evaluation process does not exceed the combined duration of the logging period and the evaluation period. This is a common issue when configuring logging and evaluation settings in SAP systems, particularly in the context of User Connection Monitoring (UCON) or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The retention period you have defined is shorter than or equal to the sum of the logging period and the evaluation period.
  For example, if the logging period is set to 30 days and the evaluation period is set to 15 days, the total (45 days) must be less than the retention period you set. If the retention period is set to 40 days, this will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the retention period so that it exceeds the sum of the logging and evaluation periods. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify Current Settings:
  
  Check the current settings for the logging period and evaluation period. You can usually find these settings in the relevant configuration area of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Calculate Required Retention Period:
  
  Add the logging period and evaluation period together to determine the minimum required retention period.
  For example, if the logging period is 30 days and the evaluation period is 15 days, the minimum retention period should be 46 days (30 + 15 + 1).
  
  
  
  Update Retention Period:
  
  Go to the configuration settings where you can set the retention period.
  Increase the retention period to a value that exceeds the sum of the logging and evaluation periods.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After updating the settings, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the logging and evaluation processes work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logging Period: This is the duration for which logs are retained before they are purged.
  Evaluation Period: This is the time frame used for evaluating the logs.
  Retention Period: This is the total time that logs and evaluations are kept in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be additional context or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making these changes, consider consulting SAP support or your system administrator for further assistance.