How To Fix ILM129 - Work was not performed correctly

ILM129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Work was not performed correctly

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ILM129 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM129 ("Work was not performed correctly") typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an issue with the execution of a task related to data archiving or retention management. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or system performance problems.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the ILM configuration can lead to this error. This includes settings related to archiving objects, retention periods, or ILM policies.
  Data Inconsistencies: If the data being processed has inconsistencies or is in an unexpected state, it can cause the ILM process to fail.
  Authorization Problems: Insufficient authorizations for the user executing the ILM task can lead to this error.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may not be able to complete the ILM tasks successfully.
  Missing or Incorrect Customizing: If the necessary customizing for ILM