How To Fix ILM237 - Internal service provider must have partner type "personnel number"

ILM237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Internal service provider must have partner type "personnel number"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM237 - Internal service provider must have partner type "personnel number" ?

  The SAP error message ILM237 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the internal service provider in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). Specifically, it states that the internal service provider must have a partner type of "personnel number." This error typically arises when the system is expecting a specific configuration for the internal service provider but finds that it is not set up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The internal service provider may not be configured with the correct partner type. In SAP, partner types are used to define the role of a partner in a business transaction, and in this case, it should be set to "personnel number."
  Missing Data: The necessary data for the internal service provider may be missing or incorrectly entered in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the internal service provider correctly.
  
  
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