How To Fix /SAPCND/ARCH202 - Use a residence time greater than or equal to one day

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/ARCH -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Use a residence time greater than or equal to one day

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH202 - Use a residence time greater than or equal to one day ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH202 indicates that the residence time specified for archiving is less than one day. This error typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes within SAP, particularly when using the Archive Development Kit (ADK) or the Archive Object Management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the residence time (the minimum time that data must remain in the database before it can be archived) is set to a value less than one day. This is a requirement in SAP to ensure that data is retained for a sufficient period before being archived, which helps in maintaining data integrity and compliance with data retention policies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the residence time setting to be greater than or equal to one day. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object for which you are encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Change the Residence Time:
  
  In the archiving object settings, look for the residence time parameter.
  Set the residence time to a value of at least one day (e.g., 1 day, 2 days, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After adjusting the residence time, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Retry the Archiving Process:
  
  Once the residence time is set correctly, you can retry the archiving process that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to move data that is no longer actively used from the database to an archive storage. This helps in improving system performance and managing database size.
  Data Retention Policies: Organizations often have data retention policies that dictate how long data must be kept in the system before it can be archived. Ensure that your residence time settings comply with these policies.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after adjusting the residence time, it may be helpful to check the specific archiving object documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.