How To Fix SDLP_CORE027 - Retention time in days must be non-negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDLP_CORE - Core messages for dynamic logpoints

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Retention time in days must be non-negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDLP_CORE027 - Retention time in days must be non-negative ?

  The SAP error message SDLP_CORE027 indicates that there is an issue with the retention time configuration in the system. Specifically, the error states that the retention time in days must be non-negative, which means that a negative value has been entered where a non-negative integer is expected.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that a negative value has been mistakenly entered in the configuration settings for retention time. This could happen during the setup of a business process or when configuring specific parameters in the system.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have inadvertently entered a negative number in a field that requires a non-negative integer.
  Default Values: If the system is trying to use a default value that has been set to a negative number, this could also trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where retention time is set (this could be in the SD module or related areas).
  Look for any settings related to retention time and ensure that all values are set to non-negative integers (0 or positive values).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check any master data records (such as customer or material master records) that may have retention time fields. Ensure that these fields do not contain negative values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Default Values:
  
  If the error is caused by a default value, update the default settings to ensure that they are non-negative.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure where to find the retention time settings, refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on retention time settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to configuration and master data management in the SD module, such as SPRO for configuration and MM02 for material master changes.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to modify configuration settings and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDLP_CORE027 error and ensure that the retention time is correctly configured in your SAP system.