How To Fix WTRA022 - The number of logs without retention indicator is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTRA - Runtime Analysis: Messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The number of logs without retention indicator is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTRA022 - The number of logs without retention indicator is &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WTRA022:
  
  SAP Error Message: WTRA022
  Text: The number of logs without retention indicator is &1
  
  Cause:
  This message appears in the context of SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when managing archive logs. It indicates that there are logs (archive files or log entries) that do not have a retention indicator assigned. The retention indicator is a key attribute that defines how long the archived data should be kept before it can be deleted or overwritten.
  If logs do not have a retention indicator, the system cannot determine the retention period, which may lead to issues in data archiving, deletion, or compliance with data retention policies.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Retention Indicator: A setting that specifies the retention period for archived data.
  Logs without this indicator are essentially "orphaned" in terms of retention management.
  This situation can occur if retention indicators were not properly assigned during the archiving process or if there is a configuration or master data issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Retention Indicator Assignment:
  
  Review the archive logs or archived objects to verify if retention indicators are assigned.
  Use transaction codes related to archiving, such as SARA (Archive Administration), to inspect the archive objects and their retention settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Retention Indicators:
  
  If missing, assign appropriate retention indicators to the logs.
  This can be done via customizing or during the archiving object setup.
  Retention indicators are usually maintained in the customizing path:
  SPRO -> SAP NetWeaver -> Application Server -> Archiving -> General Settings -> Define Retention Periods
  
  Ensure that the retention periods and indicators are properly defined and linked to the archive objects.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Reorganize Logs:
  
  After assigning retention indicators, you may need to reprocess or reorganize the archive logs.
  This can involve running specific archiving jobs or programs to update the logs with the retention information.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom archiving programs or enhancements are used, verify that they correctly assign retention indicators.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to retention indicators and archiving logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA - Archive Administration
  SCU3 - Change Documents (to check changes in retention indicators)
  SE38 - To run archiving programs or reports
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  Archiving and Retention Management documentation
  Data Retention and Deletion policies
  
  
  
  Common Archiving Objects:
  
  FI Documents, MM Documents, SD Documents, etc., each with their own retention settings.
  
  
  
  Important Notes:
  
  Always ensure that retention indicators comply with your organization's data retention policies and legal requirements.
  Incorrect retention settings can lead to premature deletion or unnecessary data retention.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this message appears (e.g., during archiving, deletion, or report generation), I can give more specific guidance.