How To Fix WSTI_DOC022 - &1 entries with transaction date before &2 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_DOC - Messages from Function Group WSTI_DOC

• Message number: 022

• Message text: &1 entries with transaction date before &2 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_DOC022 - &1 entries with transaction date before &2 deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTI_DOC022:
  
  SAP Error Message: WSTI_DOC022
  Message Text:
  
  &1 entries with transaction date before &2 deleted
  
  Cause
  This message typically appears in the context of SAP Workflow or Document Processing where entries (such as workflow tasks, documents, or related data) are being deleted because their transaction date is earlier than a specified cutoff date.
  
  The system has identified entries with a transaction date before a certain date (&2).
  These entries (&1 indicates the number of entries) are considered outdated or obsolete.
  As a result, the system deletes these entries to maintain data consistency or to clean up old data.
  
  This message is informational and usually appears during batch jobs, cleanup programs, or when archiving/deleting old workflow or document data.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During workflow cleanup or workflow log deletion.
  When running programs or reports that delete old workflow tasks or documents.
  During archiving or data retention management processes.
  When a user or admin triggers deletion of old entries based on transaction date.
  
  
  Solution / Recommended Actions
  
  
  Verify the Date Parameter:
  
  Check the date (&2) used as the cutoff for deletion.
  Ensure that this date is set correctly and aligns with your data retention policies.
  
  
  
  Check the Number of Entries Deleted (&1):
  
  Confirm that the number of entries deleted is expected.
  If unexpectedly large, investigate why so many entries are being deleted.
  
  
  
  Review the Deletion Program or Job:
  
  Identify which program or job triggered the deletion.
  Examples include workflow cleanup jobs like SWU_OBUF or custom deletion programs.
  
  
  
  Backup Data if Necessary:
  
  If the deleted data is critical, ensure backups or archives exist before deletion.
  
  
  
  Adjust Retention Periods:
  
  If you want to retain data longer, adjust the retention periods or cutoff dates in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Monitor Logs:
  
  Check system logs or workflow logs for additional information about the deletion process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow log display
  SWU_OBUF - Workflow buffer cleanup
  SARA - Archive administration (for archiving workflow or document data)
  
  
  
  Programs:
  
  Workflow cleanup programs that delete old workflow tasks or logs.
  Custom deletion or archiving programs that remove old entries based on transaction date.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow cleanup or document deletion for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  
  Data Retention Policies:
  
  Align deletion dates with your organization's data retention and compliance policies.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  WSTI_DOC022 is an informational message indicating that a certain number of entries with transaction dates before a specified date have been deleted.
  It usually occurs during cleanup or archiving processes.
  Verify the cutoff date and the number of deleted entries.
  Ensure deletion aligns with your data retention policies.
  Monitor and review related logs and jobs for proper system operation.
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact program or job causing this message or want to prevent unwanted deletions, please provide more context such as the transaction or program name where this message appears.