How To Fix /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG002 - Mantain retention period in transaction /SAPCE/SUBSPER

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG -

• Message number: 002

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG002 - Mantain retention period in transaction /SAPCE/SUBSPER ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG002 indicates that there is an issue with the retention period settings in the SAP system, specifically related to the archiving of data. This message typically arises when the retention period for archiving is not properly maintained or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that the retention period for the archiving object is not set or is incorrectly configured. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The retention period for the specific archiving object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The retention period may be set to an invalid value or may not comply with the required business rules.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the retention period settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the retention period in the specified transaction. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Transaction:
  
  Go to transaction code /SAPCE/SUBSPER in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Maintain Retention Period:
  
  In the transaction, you will find options to define or modify the retention periods for various archiving objects.
  Ensure that you enter valid values for the retention period according to your organization's data retention policy.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  If you encounter issues accessing the transaction, check with your SAP security administrator to ensure you have the necessary authorizations to maintain retention periods.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving the changes, try to execute the archiving process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects that are relevant to your business processes and their respective retention requirements.
  Data Retention Policies: Familiarize yourself with your organization's data retention policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed instructions on archiving and retention period management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.