How To Fix BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING013 - ILM Object & AND Data Source & mapping does not exist

BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: ILM Object & AND Data Source & mapping does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING013 - ILM Object & AND Data Source & mapping does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING013 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of an ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) object and a data source in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it suggests that the system cannot find the specified ILM object and data source mapping.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The ILM object and the data source specified in the error message do not have a defined mapping in the BW system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The ILM object may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary mappings.
  Data Source Deletion: The data source may have been deleted or renamed, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or access the ILM object or data source.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ILM Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in the SAP BW system and verify that the