Message type: E = Error
Message class: /MVA/AMVCC -
Message number: 118
Message text: ECoI (&1) - Process retention period.
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The SAP error message
/MVA/AMVCC118 ECoI (&1) - Process retention period
typically relates to issues with the retention period settings for a specific process in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar environments.Cause:
- Retention Period Configuration: The error usually indicates that the retention period for a specific process (in this case, ECoI - which stands for "Event Control Interface") has not been properly configured or has expired.
- Data Management: The system may be trying to access or process data that is no longer available due to retention policies.
- Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data that is linked to the process, which could affect the retention settings.
Solution:
Check Retention Period Settings:
- Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the customizing transaction SPRO).
- Look for the settings related to the retention period for the specific process (ECoI in this case) and ensure they are correctly defined.
Adjust Retention Period:
- If the retention period is too short, consider extending it to accommodate the necessary data processing requirements.
- Ensure that the retention period aligns with your business processes and data management policies.
Data Cleanup:
- If the retention period is set correctly but the error persists, check if there are any data cleanup jobs that may have deleted necessary data.
- Review the logs for any data deletion activities that might have affected the process.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
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By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.
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