How To Fix ILM234 - Error found in Customizing

ILM234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Error found in Customizing

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ILM234 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM234 ("Error found in Customizing") typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is a configuration issue in the ILM settings. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as missing or incorrect settings in the ILM Customizing, issues with the ILM object, or problems with the archiving process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: Required ILM settings may not be configured properly in the system.
  Incorrect Object Configuration: The ILM object may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify ILM settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that ILM is trying to process.
  Transport Issues: If the ILM configuration was transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the ILM Customizing transaction (usually SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant ILM settings and ensure that all