How To Fix BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING001 - Select a different ILM object

BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING - Message class for BW Generic Customizing.

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Select a different ILM object

What causes this issue?

You have selected an ILM object that has not been delivered for this
Customizing activity.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select an ILM object from the list of ILM objects delivered by the
application areas. You can find this list in table <ZH>ILMOBJ_DATASRC_S
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING001 - Select a different ILM object ?

  The SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING001 with the description "Select a different ILM object" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue related to Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) objects. This error can arise during various operations, such as data modeling, data extraction, or when working with ILM-related settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually indicates that the ILM object you are trying to use is either not valid, not available, or not compatible with the operation you are attempting to perform. Some common causes include:
  
  Invalid ILM Object: The ILM object you selected may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incompatible ILM Object: The ILM object may not be suitable for the specific data model or process you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected ILM object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the ILM settings or in the BW