What is Retention Warehouse in SAP (BC-ILM - Information Lifecycle Management)?

SAP Term: Retention Warehouse

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: Stand-alone system for information lifecycele management of data from decommissioned legacy systems with the Retention Management functions of SAP NetWeaver ILM. You use the Retention Warehouse in the ILM application scenario for system decommissioning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Retention Warehouse is a component of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) solution. It is a secure, long-term storage solution for archiving data that is no longer actively used. The Retention Warehouse stores data in an encrypted format, ensuring that it remains secure and compliant with data privacy regulations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Retention Warehouse can be used to store data that is no longer actively used, such as historical records or documents that are no longer needed. Data can be stored in the Retention Warehouse for a specified period of time, after which it can be automatically deleted or archived. The Retention Warehouse also provides an audit trail, allowing users to track the history of the stored data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Retention Warehouse, it is important to ensure that the data is properly encrypted and secured. Additionally, users should ensure that the retention period for the stored data is appropriate for their needs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Retention Warehouse is part of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) solution, which also includes other components such as Data Archiving and Data Migration. Additionally, SAP offers a range of other solutions for managing and archiving data, such as SAP HANA and SAP S/4HANA.