Setting retention periods for periodic archival and deletion jobs

[Former Member]

Hello Gurus

A month back our PI production system was reaching its data limit. We set up archival and deletion jobs and saved a lot of database space.

Now we want to schedule periodic archival and deletion jobs. Just want to know what parameters are to be considered for the interfaces while setting the retention periods.

Do interfaces need to be classified?

Can different interfaces have different retention periods?

How to decide retention periods? filters, parameters, etc....

I know business decides retention periods. I just want to get the right direction. I am setting this up for the first time....

Would appreciate all the help i can get!!

Regards,

Xineohpi.

[Former Member]

Hi Xineohpi,

Alwasy good to setup you archiving jobs. Keeps the system in top shape. Please see the links below that will direct you in the right direction.

You didnt mention what system you are using. Because it is diffirent for Dual/Single stack. Please see the links below for both.

Single:

Dual:

http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/e0afdd69-a8a7-2d10-7e9a-cbf6fa21c...

http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/402fae48-0601-0010-3088-85c46a236...

PI Archiving Conceptual Overview - Process Integration - SCN Wiki

Regards,

Jannus Botha

[Former Member]

Hi Jannus

Thanks for the prompt response.

We are on PI 7.11 dual stack.

The links are useful. however, i want to know how do we decide the retention periods for the interfaces...

Regards,

Xineohpi

[Former Member]

Hi Xineohpi,

Ok cool. There are SAP standard times. Please see below.

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw73ehp1/helpdata/en/48/aeb19e5bb5356be10000000a421937/frameset.htm

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw73ehp1/helpdata/en/41/b715015ffc11d5b3ea0050da403d6a/frameset.htm

Regards,

Jannus Botha

[Former Member]

Hi Jannus

Thanks for the links.. but still does not clear my query. I guess have to take it up with the BAs. They could decide the retention periods and i could use the same.

Regards,

Xineohpi.