How To Fix CVP_DP_ILM013 - ILM pol. does not exist for cust., vend., or contact pers.; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVP_DP_ILM - CVP_DP_ILM

• Message number: 013

• Message text: ILM pol. does not exist for cust., vend., or contact pers.; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to block data related to customer, vendor, or contact person
master data. Retention rules and residence rules for this data have not
been defined.

System Response

You cannot execute the program.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the ILM policy defined for ILM object &v1& in transaction
<DS:TRAN.IRMPOL>IRMPOL</>.
For more information, about blocking customer, vendor, or contact person
master data, see the documentation in Customizing for <LS>Financial
Accounting (New)</> under <LS>Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
-> Deletion of Customer and Vendor Master Data</> or in Customizing for
<LS>Logistics - General</> under <LS>Business Partner -> Deletion of
Customer and Vendor Master Data</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM013 - ILM pol. does not exist for cust., vend., or contact pers.; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM013 indicates that there is an issue related to Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) policies in the context of customer, vendor, or contact person data. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find an ILM policy that is applicable to the specified entity (customer, vendor, or contact person).
  Cause:
  
  Missing ILM Policy: The most common cause of this error is that there is no ILM policy defined for the specific customer, vendor, or contact person in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ILM policy may not be correctly configured or assigned to the relevant business partner or entity.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the ILM policy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or apply the ILM policy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ILM Policy Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system (transaction code SARA or ILM-related transactions).
  Verify that the ILM policy exists and is correctly configured for the relevant business partner type (customer, vendor, or contact person).
  
  
  
  Assign ILM Policy:
  
  If the ILM policy does not exist, create a new ILM policy and assign it to the relevant business partner.
  Ensure that the policy is active and applicable to the required entities.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the specific customer, vendor, or contact person data to ensure that it is correctly set up and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and apply ILM policies. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring ILM policies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to ILM in SAP to better understand how to manage policies effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in ILM for further assistance.