How To Fix BA444 - Archiving object &1 is not ILM-enabled

BA444 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 444

• Message text: Archiving object &1 is not ILM-enabled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA444 - Archiving object &1 is not ILM-enabled ?

  The SAP error message BA444 indicates that the archiving object you are trying to use is not ILM-enabled (Information Lifecycle Management-enabled). This typically occurs when you attempt to archive data using an archiving object that does not support ILM features, which are necessary for managing the lifecycle of data in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-ILM-Enabled Archiving Object: The archiving object you are trying to use has not been configured to support ILM. This means it does not have the necessary settings or structures to manage data according to ILM principles.
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not have been properly set up in the system to support ILM functionalities.
  Version Compatibility: The version of SAP you are using may not support ILM for the specific archiving object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Verify if the archiving object is indeed ILM-enabled. You can do this by checking the configuration in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
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