How To Fix FG026 - Activate ILM for Archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Activate ILM for Archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG026 - Activate ILM for Archiving ?

  The SAP error message FG026, which states "Activate ILM for Archiving," typically occurs when you attempt to archive data in an SAP system that has not yet activated Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) for archiving purposes. ILM is a framework that helps manage the lifecycle of data, including its retention and archiving.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the ILM functionality is not activated in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  ILM has not been configured or activated in the SAP system.
  The necessary ILM settings for the specific data object you are trying to archive have not been defined.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FG026 error, you need to activate ILM for archiving. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Activate ILM:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant object for which you want to activate ILM.
  Check if ILM is activated. If not, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Configure ILM Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SICF to check if the ILM services are active.
  Ensure that the ILM settings for the specific data object are correctly configured. This may involve defining retention periods, archiving rules, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for ILM and archiving for detailed steps on how to configure and activate ILM for your specific data objects.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to ensure that ILM is properly set up in your environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on ILM, which can be found in the SAP Help Portal.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to ILM and archiving.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding solutions to similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FG026 error and successfully activate ILM for archiving in your SAP system.