How To Fix XW000 - *** Data retention tool ***

XW000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 000

• Message text: *** Data retention tool ***

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW000 - *** Data retention tool *** ?

  The SAP error message XW000 related to the Data Retention Tool (DRT) typically indicates an issue with the configuration or execution of the data retention processes in your SAP system. This tool is used to manage data retention and deletion in compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The DRT may not be properly configured, leading to errors during execution.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the DRT may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions.
  Data Locking: The data that is supposed to be processed may be locked or in use by another process.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  Missing Customizing: Required customizing settings for the data retention policies may be missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Data Retention Tool in transaction SARA. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user