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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 up logs and encounters entries without retention indicators.
  
  
  3. Solution
  
  
  Check Retention Indicators:
  
  Review the logs or archive files that do not have retention indicators assigned. This can be done via the Archive Administration (transaction SARA) or log management tools.
  
  
  Assign Retention Indicators:
  
  Assign appropriate retention indicators to these logs or archive files. Retention indicators define the retention period and deletion rules.
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  In the Archive Development Kit (ADK) customizing, ensure that retention periods and indicators are properly defined for the relevant object types.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP tools or reports to check the consistency of archive logs and retention indicators.
  
  
  Clean Up or Archive Logs:
  
  After assigning retention indicators, proceed with archiving or deleting logs according to the retention policy.
  
  
  Check for Missing Configuration:
  
  Sometimes, missing or incomplete configuration in the archiving object or retention policy can cause logs to be created without retention indicators.
  
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Transaction SARA: Archive Administration — used to manage archiving objects, retention periods, and logs.
  Archive Development Kit (ADK): Framework for data archiving in SAP.
  Retention Indicator: A flag or setting that controls how long archived data or logs are kept.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WTRA021 or archiving issues.
  Log Management: Proper log management is essential to avoid accumulation of logs without retention indicators.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WTRA021 - Determines the number of logs without retention indicator
  
  
  Cause
  Logs exist without retention indicators, causing uncertainty in retention/deletion rules
  
  
  Solution
  Assign retention indicators, check archiving customizing, run consistency checks
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SARA (Archive Administration), ADK customizing
  
  
  Additional Notes
  Ensure archiving objects and retention policies are properly configured
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps to assign retention indicators or run consistency checks, please let me know!