How To Fix ARC_DAS_CON201 - Archiving object &1 is not assigned to an ILM object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARC_DAS_CON - XML DAS Connector: Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Archiving object &1 is not assigned to an ILM object

What causes this issue?

Archiving object &V1& is not assigned to an ILM object.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing in transaction IRM_CUST. The corresponding ILM
object should contain an assignment to archiving object &V1& under
"Mapping ILM Objects to Archiving Objects".

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON201 - Archiving object &1 is not assigned to an ILM object ?

  The SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON201 indicates that an archiving object is not assigned to an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object. This can occur when you attempt to archive data using a specific archiving object that has not been properly configured or linked to an ILM object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The archiving object you are trying to use is not assigned to any ILM object in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the ILM settings or the archiving object settings.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was recently transported from another system, the ILM assignment may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ILM Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system (transaction code SARA).
  Navigate to the archiving object in question and check if it is assigned to an ILM object.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create a new ILM object or assign an existing one to the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Assign Archiving Object to ILM Object:
  
  In the ILM configuration, you can create or modify the ILM object and ensure that the archiving object is linked correctly.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to ILM and archiving configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and archiving for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP that helps manage data throughout its lifecycle, including archiving, retention, and deletion.
  Archiving Objects: Specific data structures in SAP that define how data is archived. Each archiving object can have its own rules and settings.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: ILM Object Management
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP Basis or ILM expert for further assistance.