How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_ARCH_MSG002 - Mantain retention period in transaction /SAPCE/TXPER

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_ARCH_MSG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Mantain retention period in transaction /SAPCE/TXPER

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_ARCH_MSG002 - Mantain retention period in transaction /SAPCE/TXPER ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_ARCH_MSG002 indicates that there is an issue with the retention period settings in the archiving process for financial documents. This error typically arises when the retention period for archiving financial documents has not been properly maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined retention period for the archiving object in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The retention period has not been set up in the transaction /SAPCE/TXPER.
  The retention period is set to a value that is not valid or is missing.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the archiving object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the retention period for the relevant archiving object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transaction:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and enter the transaction code /SAPCE/TXPER.
  
  
  
  Maintain Retention Period:
  
  In the transaction, you will see a list of archiving objects. Locate the relevant archiving object for which you are receiving the error.
  Check if the retention period is defined. If it is not, you will need to enter a valid retention period.
  If a retention period is already defined, ensure that it is valid and meets the requirements of your organization’s data retention policy.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your entries.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Process:
  
  Once the retention period is correctly set, you can re-run the archiving process that was previously failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: In SAP, archiving objects are used to manage the data lifecycle of various business documents. Each archiving object has its own retention period that dictates how long the data should be kept before it can be archived or deleted.
  Data Retention Policies: Organizations often have specific data retention policies that dictate how long different types of data should be retained. Ensure that the retention periods you set comply with these policies.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other related transaction codes that may be useful for archiving and data management, such as:
  
  SARA (Archive Administration)
  SARI (Archive Information System)
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.