How To Fix FICODIAN_HCM_ILM004 - Data is partially blocked. Check the retention rules in ILM policies.

FICODIAN_HCM_ILM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICODIAN_HCM_ILM - Message Class For DIAN ILM

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Data is partially blocked. Check the retention rules in ILM policies.

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FICODIAN_HCM_ILM004 - Details

• The SAP error message FICODIAN_HCM_ILM004 indicates that data is partially blocked due to retention rules defined in Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) policies. This typically occurs when certain data cannot be deleted or archived because it is still subject to retention requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retention Rules: The ILM policies may have retention rules that prevent the deletion or archiving of specific data. This can happen if the data is still within the retention period defined by the policies.
  Data Status: The data in question may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., it may be locked or in use).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the ILM settings or policies that lead to unexpected blocking of data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ILM Policies: Review the ILM policies and retention rules configured in your SAP system. Ensure that the rules are set correctly and that the data you are trying to process is not