How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA105 - Enter retention period days or a retention period date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA - Message class for BO Staff Assignment

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Enter retention period days or a retention period date

What causes this issue?

You can either specify the retention period of the data in the system or
specify the date by which the data has to be archived (<ZK>to</> date).
The system then archives all data until the <ZK>to</> date.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA105 - Enter retention period days or a retention period date ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA105 typically occurs in the context of managing retention periods for documents or data within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires either a specific number of days for the retention period or a specific date to define how long the data should be retained.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The user attempts to save or process a document or data record that requires a retention period, but the required field for retention days or retention date is left blank.
  The configuration settings for retention management are not properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the necessary parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SAWE_BO_SA105 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Retention Period Days or Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred.
  Look for the fields labeled "Retention Period Days" or "Retention Period Date."
  Enter a valid number of days or a specific date that indicates how long the data should be retained.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the retention management settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (transaction SPRO).
  Verify that the retention periods are defined in the system for the specific document types or data categories you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to retention management to understand the requirements and best practices for setting retention periods.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify retention periods in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retention Management in SAP: This is a feature that allows organizations to manage the lifecycle of documents and data, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be used for managing retention periods, such as SARA (Archive Administration) or other related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message SAWE_BO_SA105 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage retention periods in your SAP system.