How To Fix SDRAFT_LIFECYCLE108 - Invalid Expiry Duration &1 for Event &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDRAFT_LIFECYCLE - Draft Lifecycle

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Invalid Expiry Duration &1 for Event &2

What causes this issue?

The Expression for the Expiry Duration is invalid

System Response

Check Duration expression of the Draft-Lifecycle Annotation

How to fix this error?

Use an Expression in the format P(\d+D)?(T(\d+H)?(\d+M)
Examples:
'P12DT11H10M' => 12 Days; 11 Hours; 10 Minutes
'P12D' => 12 Days
'PT11H10M' => 11 Hours; 10 Minutes
'PT00M' => 0 Minutes will exclude the Business Object for the
corresponding Expiry Event

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDRAFT_LIFECYCLE108 - Invalid Expiry Duration &1 for Event &2 ?

  The SAP error message SDRAFT_LIFECYCLE108 Invalid Expiry Duration &1 for Event &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Draft Management functionality, particularly when dealing with draft documents. This error indicates that there is an issue with the expiry duration set for a specific event related to a draft.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Expiry Duration: The error suggests that the expiry duration specified for the event is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The duration being set to a negative value.
  The duration being set to a value that exceeds the maximum allowed limit.
  The duration not being in the expected format.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected values for expiry durations.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate expiry durations, they may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Expiry Duration Settings:
  
  Review the expiry duration settings for the specific event mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the value is positive and within the acceptable range defined by your organization's policies or SAP standards.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction) and verify the settings related to draft management and expiry durations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the program to identify where the invalid value is being set or passed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to draft management and expiry durations to ensure compliance with the expected formats and values.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on handling expiry durations in draft management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to draft management, such as SDFD (Draft Management) or SDFD1 (Draft Document).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be influencing the expiry duration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SDRAFT_LIFECYCLE108 error message.