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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 ILM object exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the data source is also correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Mapping:
  
  If the mapping does not exist, create it by navigating to the relevant ILM configuration area and defining the mapping between the ILM object and the data source.
  If the mapping exists but is incorrect, update it to reflect the correct data source.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Data Source Verification:
  
  Verify that the data source is active and has not been deleted or renamed. If it has been renamed, update the mapping accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ILM object and data source. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and BW for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check data sources and ILM configurations.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.