How To Fix ILM109 - Object &1: there is more than one person responsible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Object &1: there is more than one person responsible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM109 - Object &1: there is more than one person responsible ?

  The SAP error message ILM109 indicates that there is more than one person responsible for a specific object in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) context. This typically occurs when the system expects a single responsible person for an object, but multiple entries exist in the relevant database tables.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The object in question has been assigned to more than one person responsible, which violates the system's requirement for a unique assignment.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that lead to multiple responsible persons being assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in ILM may not be set up correctly, allowing for multiple assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Review the assignments for the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list responsible persons for the object.
  Remove Duplicates: If you find multiple responsible persons assigned, you will need to determine which assignment is correct and remove the others. This may involve discussions with stakeholders to confirm the correct assignment.
  Data Cleanup: If the issue is due to data integrity problems, you may need to perform a data cleanup to ensure that only one person is assigned as responsible for the object.
  Configuration Review: Check the ILM configuration settings to ensure that they are set up to enforce unique assignments where necessary. Adjust settings if needed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ILM_OBJECTS or ILM_RESPONSIBLE to view and manage responsible persons for ILM objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM109 error and ensure that each object has a single responsible person assigned.