How To Fix CVP_DP_ILM217 - ILM Policy: It is not recommended to change policy &1

CVP_DP_ILM217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVP_DP_ILM - CVP_DP_ILM

• Message number: 217

• Message text: ILM Policy: It is not recommended to change policy &1

What causes this issue?

End of Purpose checks have already been executed. It is not recommended
to change live ILM policy &v1&.

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?

Prior changing the policy, it is mandatory to consider the implications
of new or changed policies for existing End of Purpose check(EoP)
results.

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 CVP_DP_ILM217 - ILM Policy: It is not recommended to change policy &1 ?

  The SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM217 indicates that there is an issue related to the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) policy in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that changing the specified ILM policy (denoted by &1) is not recommended. This message typically arises in scenarios where the integrity and consistency of data management policies are critical.
  
  Cause:
  
  Policy Integrity: The ILM policy may have been set up with specific rules and configurations that are crucial for data retention and compliance. Changing it could lead to inconsistencies or violations of regulatory requirements.
  System Configuration: The system may have dependencies on the current configuration of the ILM policy, and altering it could disrupt processes that rely on that policy.
  Best Practices: SAP may have determined that changing this policy could lead to potential issues or is against best practices for data management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Policy: Before making any changes, review the current ILM policy to understand its purpose