How To Fix BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING010 - Entry :& & & &: does not exist in ILM notification key customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Entry :& & & &: does not exist in ILM notification key customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING010 - Entry :& & & &: does not exist in ILM notification key customizing ?

  The SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING010 indicates that there is an issue with the ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) notification key customizing in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, the error message states that a certain entry does not exist in the ILM notification key customizing table.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The required customizing entries for the ILM notification key are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or the BW settings that reference the ILM notification key.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary entries.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or the underlying data sources may have led to inconsistencies in the ILM configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries:
  
  Go to the ILM customizing transaction (usually SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Information Lifecycle Management -> ILM Notification Key Customizing).
  Verify if the required entries exist. If not, you may need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If the required entries are missing, create them based on your business requirements. Ensure that the keys and values are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to ILM and BW to ensure they are correctly set up. Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary customizing entries were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and BW for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Notification Key: This is a key used in ILM to manage notifications related to data lifecycle management.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SLG1, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING010 error message.