How To Fix /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG017 - Mantain retention period in transaction /SAPCE/SBENPER

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG -

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG017 - Mantain retention period in transaction /SAPCE/SBENPER ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_ARCH_MSG017 indicates that there is an issue with the retention period settings for archiving in the SAP system. This message typically arises when the retention period for archiving data has not been properly maintained or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system attempts to archive data but finds that the retention period for the relevant data object has not been defined or is incorrectly set. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The retention period for the archiving object has not been maintained in the configuration settings.
  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/SBENPER in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Maintain Retention Period:
  
  In the transaction, you will need to enter the relevant archiving object for which you want to maintain the retention period.
  Define the retention period according to your business requirements. This typically involves specifying how long the data should be retained before it can be archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Test the Archiving Process:
  
  After maintaining the retention period, try to execute the archiving process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process in SAP that allows you to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. It is essential to configure retention periods correctly to comply with legal and business requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to data archiving and retention management for more detailed instructions and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.