How To Fix ILM219 - Notificaton type &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Notificaton type &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM219 - Notificaton type &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message ILM219, which states "Notification type &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system is unable to find a specific notification type that is referenced in a process or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Notification Type: The notification type specified in the process or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, a missing configuration, or an incorrect reference.
  Configuration Issues: The notification type may not have been properly set up in the ILM configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the notification type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Notification Type: Verify that the notification type referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in ILM.
  Define Notification Type: If the notification type does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the ILM configuration settings:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration transaction (e.g., ILM Configuration in SPRO).
  Navigate to the section where notification types are defined.
  Create a new notification type with the required parameters.
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the notification type reference in your configuration or process.
  Transport Check: If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the notification type was included and correctly transported.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  ILM Configuration Guide: Review the ILM configuration guide for your version of SAP to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM219 error and ensure that the notification type is properly defined and configured in your SAP system.