How To Fix /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG013 - Mantain retention period in transaction /SAPCE/SEALPER

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG -

• Message number: 013

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG013 - Mantain retention period in transaction /SAPCE/SEALPER ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG013 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 retention period for archiving data has not been set or is incorrectly configured in the transaction /SAPCE/SEALPER. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The retention period for the archiving object has not been defined.
  Incorrect Settings: The retention period may be set to an invalid value or is not aligned with the business requirements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to maintain 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 Transaction: Go to transaction /SAPCE/SEALPER.
  Maintain Retention Period:
  
  Look for the relevant archiving object for which you need to set the retention period.
  Enter the appropriate retention period according to your business requirements. This is usually defined in terms of years or months.
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the correct retention period, save your changes.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes. If not, contact your system administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process in SAP that allows you to remove data from the database and store it in a more cost-effective manner. Proper retention periods are crucial for compliance and data management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other related transaction codes that may help in managing archiving, such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on archiving and retention periods specific to your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.