How To Fix ILM117 - Notification &1 cannot be used for basic maintenance processing

ILM117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Notification &1 cannot be used for basic maintenance processing

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ILM117 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM117, which states "Notification &1 cannot be used for basic maintenance processing," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an issue with the notification or its status in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Notification Status: The notification may be in a status that does not allow for basic maintenance processing. For example, it could be in a completed or archived state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform maintenance on the specified notification.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the ILM that restrict certain notifications from being processed.
  Data Integrity Issues: The notification may have data integrity issues or may not be properly linked to the relevant objects in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Notification Status: Verify the status of the notification. If it is in a status that does not allow