How To Fix ILM216 - Order type is not assigned

ILM216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Order type is not assigned

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ILM216 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM216 ("Order type is not assigned") typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an issue with the configuration of order types in the system. This error indicates that the order type you are trying to use is not properly assigned or configured in the ILM settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The order type you are trying to process is not assigned to the relevant ILM object or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The ILM settings for the order type may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the order type from being recognized in the ILM context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM216 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant section where order types are assigned to ILM objects.
  Ensure that the order type you are trying to use