How To Fix ILM201 - Partner determination procedure &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Partner determination procedure &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM201 - Partner determination procedure &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message ILM201, which states "Partner determination procedure &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) module when the system is unable to find a defined partner determination procedure for a specific business object or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The partner determination procedure has not been defined in the system for the specific business object or transaction.
  Incorrect Partner Type: The partner type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly configured to handle partner determination.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for ILM or partner determination (this may vary based on your specific configuration).
  Define the partner determination procedure for the relevant business object.
  Ensure that the necessary partner types are included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  Use transaction BP (Business Partner) to check if the partner types and roles are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is assigned to the relevant business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the partner determination procedure.
  Check for any enhancements or user exits that may affect partner determination.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and partner determination for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  BP for managing business partners.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.