How To Fix ILM_AO005 - You cannot undo the invalid checkbox for &1

ILM_AO005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_AO -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You cannot undo the invalid checkbox for &1

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ILM_AO005 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_AO005, which states "You cannot undo the invalid checkbox for &1," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when you are trying to change the status of an object that has been marked as invalid. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when dealing with archiving or data retention policies.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to revert the status of an object (like an archiving object or a data record) that has been set to "invalid." In ILM, once an object is marked as invalid, it is generally not allowed to change its status back to valid due to data integrity and compliance reasons. This is a protective measure to ensure that the data lifecycle management processes are followed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status: Verify the current status of the object you are trying to modify.