How To Fix ILM_NOTIF024 - &1 is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_NOTIF - Messages for ILM Notification

• Message number: 024

• Message text: &1 is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_NOTIF024 - &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message ILM_NOTIF024 indicates that a specific Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object or notification is inactive. This error typically arises in the context of ILM processes, which are used to manage the lifecycle of data in SAP systems, particularly for compliance and data retention purposes.
  Cause:
  The error message ILM_NOTIF024 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inactive ILM Object: The ILM object or notification that you are trying to access or process is not active. This could be due to it being deactivated intentionally or due to a configuration issue.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the ILM settings or the specific ILM object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the ILM object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check ILM Object Status:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration transaction (usually SICF or ILM related transactions).
  Verify the status of the ILM object or notification. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the ILM Object:
  
  If you find that the ILM object is inactive, you can activate it through the appropriate transaction or configuration settings in SAP.
  Ensure that all necessary settings and parameters are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for ILM in your SAP system. Ensure that all required components are properly set up.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing configurations that could lead to the object being inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the ILM object.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific guidance on the error message and its resolution.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if the issue is related to a known bug.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Overview: Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) is a framework in SAP that helps organizations manage their data according to legal and business requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SICF, ILM, and others that pertain to ILM configuration and management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ILM and the specific error message for any updates or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.