How To Fix WTRA024 - Determines the number of logs with retention indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTRA - Runtime Analysis: Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Determines the number of logs with retention indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTRA024 - Determines the number of logs with retention indicator ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WTRA024:
  
  SAP Error Message: WTRA024
  Text: Determines the number of logs with retention indicator
  
  1. Cause
  The message WTRA024 typically appears in the context of SAP ArchiveLink or SAP data archiving processes. It relates to the system determining the number of logs or objects that have a retention indicator set.
  
  Retention Indicator: This is a flag or setting that marks certain logs or archived objects to be retained for a specific period due to legal, compliance, or business requirements.
  The system is trying to count or identify how many logs or archived objects currently have this retention indicator set.
  The message may appear as an informational or warning message during archiving runs or when checking retention settings.
  It can also appear if there is a mismatch or inconsistency in retention settings or if the system is performing a check on retention-relevant logs.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  Check Retention Settings:
  
  Verify the retention indicators set on the logs or archived objects. Ensure that the retention periods and indicators are correctly configured according to your organization's policies.
  
  
  Review Archiving Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to review the archiving objects and their retention settings.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks on the archive logs and retention indicators to ensure there are no inconsistencies or corrupt entries.
  
  
  Adjust Retention Periods if Needed:
  
  If the retention periods are too long or incorrectly set, adjust them to meet compliance requirements and system performance considerations.
  
  
  Check for System Notes or OSS Messages:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches related to archiving and retention indicator issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes.
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal documentation on data archiving and retention management for detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SARA – Archive Administration
  WTRA – (Depending on system, may relate to retention or archiving logs)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TRDIR – Program directory (may be indirectly related)
  ARCHIVE_LOG – Archive log information
  TRRET – Retention indicator settings (depending on system version)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to WTRA024 or retention indicator issues in the SAP ONE Support Launchpad.
  
  
  
  General Archiving Concepts:
  
  Retention indicators are used to ensure that archived data is not deleted before the legally required retention period expires.
  Proper configuration of retention indicators is crucial for compliance with legal and business requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  System determining the count of logs/objects with retention indicator during archiving.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and adjust retention settings, run consistency checks, review archiving objects.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SARA, check SAP Notes, understand retention indicator configuration and archiving.
  
  
  
  
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