The retention policies you think are in use may not be, particularly if Query COpygroup does not show them activated; or you may be assuming that backup data dominates the inventory, whereas Archive data may (Query COpygroup Type=Archive). If you never see data expiring though client data is transitioning every day, then this may be the case.
I would do spot checks of the BACKUPS table, using very focused Select lookups, to examine the DEACTIVATE_DATE relative to the retention period. I would also spot check the ARCHIVES table, again in a very focused way, checking the ARCHIVE_DATE vs. retention period. And, as I recommend in ADSM QuickFacts topic "Expiration not happening", do SHow TIME and verify that the computer date and time are correct. Lastly, you say that your server level is TSM 5.3. When posting, include the third digit, so we know the maintenance level. If at 5.3.0, it is healthy to get some maintenance on that system. Richard Sims
