How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON225 - Residence period not elapsed for document &1; archiving not possible

/SCMTMS/COMMON225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Residence period not elapsed for document &1; archiving not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON225 - Residence period not elapsed for document &1; archiving not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON225 indicates that the residence period for a document has not yet elapsed, which prevents the archiving of that document. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of Transportation Management (TM) or other modules where document retention policies are enforced.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the document you are trying to archive has not reached the minimum retention period defined in the system settings. Each document type in SAP can have specific retention periods that must be adhered to before archiving can take place. This is typically set up in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document's Age: Verify the creation date of the document in question. If it has not reached the defined residence period, you will need to wait until the period has elapsed.
  
  
  Review Retention Period Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing