Error
Error Code:
3851
SAP S/4HANA Error 3851: Invalid Audit Retention Period
Description
This error indicates that the configured data retention period for audit trails or specific log types in SAP S/4HANA is either below the minimum required duration or not permitted for the trail types in use. It typically occurs when system administrators attempt to save or apply auditing configurations that violate predefined compliance rules or internal policies.
Error Message
Number of days for retention too small or no retention for used trail types allowed at all
Known Causes
3 known causesRetention Period Below Minimum
The configured number of days for retaining audit data is less than the minimum duration mandated by system defaults or specific compliance requirements.
Unsupported Trail Type Retention
The specific type of audit trail being configured does not permit a zero retention period, or the current setting is not valid for that particular trail type.
Policy Conflict After Update
Recent updates to internal auditing policies or legal compliance regulations have rendered the existing retention period settings invalid, requiring adjustment.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service