/BOFU/ARCH102 - Cannot be archived; '&1' is smaller than retention time '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/ARCH -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Cannot be archived; '&1' is smaller than retention time '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH102 - Cannot be archived; '&1' is smaller than retention time '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH102 Cannot be archived; '&1' is smaller than retention time '&2' indicates that an attempt to archive a document or data object has failed because the object in question is still within its defined retention period. This means that the data cannot be archived until the retention time has expired.
  Cause:
  
  Retention Period: The data you are trying to archive has a retention period that has not yet expired. The retention period is defined in the system and specifies how long data must be kept before it can be archived.
  Configuration Settings: The retention time settings for the specific data type or document may be configured incorrectly or may not align with your archiving strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Retention Settings: Review the retention settings for the specific data type or document. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP. Ensure that the retention period is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  Wait for Expiration: If the retention period is correct, you may need to wait until the retention time has expired before attempting to archive the data again.
  
  
  Adjust Retention Period: If necessary, you can adjust the retention period in the configuration settings to allow for earlier archiving. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may have legal or compliance implications.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's archiving policy to ensure compliance with data retention regulations.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes and check the status of archivable objects.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Object: Each type of data in SAP has an associated archiving object that defines how it can be archived, including retention periods.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that any changes to retention periods comply with legal and regulatory requirements relevant to your industry.
  Testing: Before making changes to retention settings, it is advisable to test in a development or quality assurance environment to avoid unintended consequences in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully archive the data once the retention period has been met or adjusted appropriately.