How To Fix ILM_ADMIN005 - &1 is a data destruction variant


ILM_ADMIN005 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ILM_ADMIN - Messages for the Archiving Work Center

  • Message number: 005

  • Message text: &1 is a data destruction variant

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN005 - &1 is a data destruction variant ?
    The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN005 indicates that there is an issue related to a data destruction variant in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to execute a data destruction process that is not properly configured or when the specified variant is not valid.
    
    Cause: Invalid Data Destruction Variant: The specified data destruction variant may not exist or may have been deleted. Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the data destruction variant.
    Configuration Issues: The data destruction variant may not be properly configured in the ILM settings. Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the ILM system or the database.
    Solution: Check Variant Existence: Verify that the data destruction variant specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the ILM configuration settings and checking the list of available

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