How To Fix ILM_CHECK004 - At least one field name exists more than once

ILM_CHECK004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_CHECK - ILM Check Sums

• Message number: 004

• Message text: At least one field name exists more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_CHECK004 - At least one field name exists more than once ?

  The SAP error message ILM_CHECK004 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) settings, specifically that at least one field name exists more than once in the configuration. This can occur when defining the ILM rules or settings, leading to ambiguity in how the system should process the data.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from:
  
  Duplicate Field Names: You may have defined the same field name multiple times in the ILM configuration, which confuses the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There might be an error in the way the ILM rules or settings are structured, leading to conflicts.
  Data Model Issues: If the data model has been modified or if there are inconsistencies in the data definitions, this can lead to duplicate field names.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_CHECK004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review ILM Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Check the definitions of the fields used