How To Fix BA477 - ILM object &1 is not active in any audit area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 477

• Message text: ILM object &1 is not active in any audit area

What causes this issue?

The archive file to be stored was generated taking the ILM rules into
account, and is to be stored in an ILM store. However, the ILM object
&V1& that belongs to the archive file is not active in any audit area.

System Response

The storage job is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Activate the ILM object &V1& in at least one audit area and repeat the
storage step.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA477 - ILM object &1 is not active in any audit area ?

  The SAP error message BA477 indicates that the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object specified (denoted by &1) is not active in any audit area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation related to ILM, such as archiving or deleting data, but the system cannot find an active ILM object in the relevant audit area.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive ILM Object: The ILM object you are trying to work with is not activated in any of the defined audit areas.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or the audit area settings.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ILM object or the audit area.
  Object Not Defined: The ILM object may not be defined correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the ILM Object:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system.
  Check the status of the ILM object and ensure it is activated in the relevant audit area.
  If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Audit Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the audit area is correctly configured and that the ILM object is assigned to it.
  You can do this by navigating to the ILM configuration settings and reviewing the audit area settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the ILM object and the audit area.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to ILM and audit areas for any specific configuration steps or requirements that may have been overlooked.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration: Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) is a framework in SAP that helps manage the lifecycle of data, including archiving and deletion processes.
  Audit Areas: Audit areas are defined in the ILM configuration and are used to manage the retention and deletion of data based on legal and business requirements.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may provide fixes or additional insights into this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.