How To Fix ILM_GENERAL003 - Call job with type &1 without files

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_GENERAL - General ILM Functions and Objects

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Call job with type &1 without files

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_GENERAL003 - Call job with type &1 without files ?

  The SAP error message ILM_GENERAL003 indicates that a job of a certain type was called, but it did not find any files to process. This error is typically related to the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) functionality in SAP, which is used for managing data retention and archiving.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  No Files Available: The job was scheduled to process files, but there are no files available in the specified location or for the specified criteria.
  Incorrect Job Configuration: The job may be incorrectly configured, leading to it not being able to find the necessary files.
  File Deletion or Movement: Files that were supposed to be processed may have been deleted or moved to a different location after the job was scheduled.
  Timing Issues: The job may have been executed before the files were generated or made available.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_GENERAL003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check File Availability:
  
  Verify that the files expected by the job are present in the specified directory or location.
  Ensure that the files meet the criteria defined in the job configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Check the job settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correctly configured to point to the right files and directories.
  Make sure that the job type specified is appropriate for the files you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Monitor File Generation:
  
  If the files are generated by another process, ensure that this process has completed successfully before the job is executed.
  You may need to adjust the scheduling of the job to ensure it runs after the files are created.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions or Movements:
  
  Investigate if any files were deleted or moved after the job was scheduled. If so, restore or relocate the files as necessary.
  
  
  
  Job Logs and Traces:
  
  Review the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SM37 to check the job status and logs.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job:
  
  After ensuring that the files are available and the job configuration is correct, re-run the job to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor and manage background jobs.
  SARA: For archiving and ILM-related activities.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Information Lifecycle Management for detailed guidance on configuring and managing ILM jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to ILM and this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.