v3.25.4
S000004000 [Member] Investment Objectives and Goals - Putnam Sustainable Retirement 2030 Fund
Jul. 31, 2025
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading] Fund summary Putnam Retirement Advantage Plus 2030 Fund (formerly, Putnam Sustainable Retirement 2030 Fund)
Objective [Heading] Goal
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The fund seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date.