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

WTRA022 - Overview

• 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