How To Fix ILM_ADMIN052 - Document type &1 does not exist for object type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Document type &1 does not exist for object type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN052 - Document type &1 does not exist for object type &2 ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN052 indicates that a specific document type does not exist for a given object type in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or manage a document type that has not been defined or configured correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type specified in the error message is not defined in the system for the specified object type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of ILM settings, where the document type is not linked to the object type.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration settings in SAP.
  Verify that the document type mentioned in the error message is correctly defined for the specified object type.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or configure the document type.
  
  
  
  Create Document Type:
  
  If the document type does not exist, you can create it using transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) or through the relevant ILM configuration transaction.
  Ensure that you assign the correct object type to the new document type.
  
  
  
  Review ILM Settings:
  
  Check the ILM settings to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Make sure that the document type is properly linked to the relevant object type in the ILM configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring document types and object types in ILM.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify ILM settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and ILM Configuration transactions.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to ILM and document types for any known issues or patches that may address the error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on ILM and document management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_ADMIN052 error and ensure that the document types are correctly configured for the object types in your SAP system.