How To Fix WY004 - Specify data retention levels


WY004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WY - Supplier Master

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Specify data retention levels

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY004 - Specify data retention levels ?
    SAP Error Message: WY004 - Specify data retention levels
    
    
    Cause: The error message WY004 occurs when the system requires you to specify data retention levels for certain data objects, but these retention levels have not been defined or maintained. This typically happens in the context of data archiving or data aging processes where the system needs to know how long certain data should be retained before it can be archived or deleted. In other words, the system expects you to define retention periods (levels) for data objects to comply with legal, business, or system requirements, but these settings are missing or incomplete. When does it occur? During data archiving or data aging configuration. When executing archiving jobs or data retention-related transactions. While setting up or running data lifecycle management processes.
    Solution: Define Data Retention Levels: Go to the relevant customizing transaction or IMG path where data retention levels are maintained. For example, in SAP S/4HANA or ECC, you might maintain retention

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