How To Fix IKB118 - Symptom & is saved

IKB118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IKB - Knowledge base

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Symptom & is saved

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IKB118 - Symptom & is saved ?

  The SAP error message IKB118 typically relates to issues in the context of the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or archiving processes. The specific message "IKB118: Symptom & is saved" indicates that there is a problem with the symptom data that is being processed or saved in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data being processed.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the ILM or archiving configuration can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to save or process the symptom data.
  Technical Issues: Bugs or glitches in the SAP system or specific transactions can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IKB118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Integrity:
  
  Verify the data being processed for any inconsistencies or corruption.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the