What is maximum retention period in SAP BC-ILM - Information Lifecycle Management?

SAP Term: maximum retention period

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: The maximum retention period with the end date specifies the latest date by which the data needs to have been destroyed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The maximum retention period is a feature of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) component. It is used to define the maximum amount of time that data can be stored in a system before it must be deleted or archived. This helps organizations comply with data retention regulations and ensure that their systems are not storing unnecessary data.
  
  How to use it: 
  The maximum retention period can be set for each system or application within the SAP system. It is typically set in the system's configuration settings, and can be adjusted as needed. The period can be set to any length of time, from days to years, depending on the organization's needs and regulations.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the maximum retention period, it is important to consider the organization's data retention policies and regulations. It is also important to ensure that the period is long enough to allow for any necessary data analysis or reporting, but not so long that unnecessary data is stored in the system.
  
  Related Information: 
  The maximum retention period is just one of many features of SAP's ILM component. Other features include archiving, data classification, and data security. For more information about these features, please refer to SAP's official documentation.