How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE306 - Retention period has not expired; appointment cannot be destroyed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Retention period has not expired; appointment cannot be destroyed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE306 - Retention period has not expired; appointment cannot be destroyed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE306 indicates that an attempt is being made to delete or destroy an appointment in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, but the retention period for that appointment has not yet expired. This is a safeguard to ensure that important data is not deleted prematurely.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the appointment you are trying to delete is still within its defined retention period. In SAP EWM, retention periods are set to ensure that certain data remains available for a specified duration, which can be important for auditing, reporting, or compliance purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Wait for the Retention Period to Expire: If the appointment is still within its retention period, you will need to wait until that period has expired before attempting to delete the appointment again.
  
  
  Check and Adjust Retention Settings: If you believe that the retention period