How To Fix WTRA021 - Determines the number of logs without retention indicator

WTRA021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTRA - Runtime Analysis: Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Determines the number of logs without retention indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTRA021 - Determines the number of logs without retention indicator ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WTRA021:
  
  SAP Message: WTRA021
  Text: Determines the number of logs without retention indicator
  
  1. Cause
  The message WTRA021 typically appears in the context of SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when managing logs and their retention indicators in SAP systems.
  
  It indicates that the system is determining or has determined the number of logs (archive files or log entries) that do not have a retention indicator set.
  Retention indicators are used to specify how long logs or archived data should be retained before they can be deleted or archived further.
  If logs exist without a retention indicator, it may mean that the system cannot decide how long to keep these logs, which can cause issues in data archiving or log management processes.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  During log management or archiving runs.
  When executing transactions or reports related to log retention or archive administration.
  When the system is checking or cleaning