How To Fix ILM_AUDIT035 - You can only delete audit areas in customer namespace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_AUDIT -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: You can only delete audit areas in customer namespace

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_AUDIT035 - You can only delete audit areas in customer namespace ?

  The SAP error message ILM_AUDIT035 indicates that you are trying to delete an audit area that is not in the customer namespace. In SAP, certain objects, including audit areas, are protected from deletion unless they are created in the customer namespace (which typically starts with "Z" or "Y"). This is a safeguard to prevent accidental deletion of standard SAP objects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to delete an audit area that is part of the SAP standard namespace (not prefixed with "Z" or "Y").
  The system restricts the deletion of standard objects to maintain system integrity and stability.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Namespace: Verify if the audit area you are trying to delete is indeed in the customer namespace. You can do this by checking the naming convention of the audit area.
  
  
  Do Not Delete Standard Audit Areas: If the audit area is part of the standard SAP namespace, you cannot delete it. Instead, consider:
  
  Deactivating the audit area if that is an option.
  Modifying the configuration or settings related to the audit area instead of deleting it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) and audit areas for further guidance on managing audit areas.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that you should be able to delete the audit area or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for help.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Audit Areas: These are used in the context of ILM to manage and monitor data retention and deletion processes.
  Customer Namespace: In SAP, the customer namespace is reserved for custom developments and modifications. Objects in this namespace can be created, modified, and deleted by customers.
  ILM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the ILM configuration settings in your SAP system to understand how audit areas are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ILM_AUDIT035 error effectively.