How To Fix ILM_RW_HANA042 - No archive object exists for the tables used in the selected HANA Views

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_RW_HANA - Message class for RW on HANA

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No archive object exists for the tables used in the selected HANA Views

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_RW_HANA042 - No archive object exists for the tables used in the selected HANA Views ?

  The SAP error message ILM_RW_HANA042 indicates that there is no archive object defined for the tables used in the selected HANA views. This error typically arises in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when trying to access or manage data that is expected to be archived but is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Object: The primary cause of this error is that the tables associated with the HANA views do not have a corresponding archive object defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ILM settings, where the archiving process has not been set up correctly for the relevant tables.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the data model or the HANA views, it is possible that the archive objects were not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_RW_HANA042 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archive object for the relevant tables is defined and active.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create an archive object for the tables used in the HANA views.
  
  
  
  Define Archive Object:
  
  If the archive object does not exist, you can create it by following the steps in the Archive Administration (SARA).
  Ensure that the necessary settings for archiving are configured, including the selection criteria and the storage location.
  
  
  
  Review HANA Views:
  
  Check the HANA views to ensure that they are correctly referencing the tables that should be archived.
  If there have been changes to the views, ensure that the archive objects are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for ILM and archiving to ensure that you are following best practices and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP that helps manage data throughout its lifecycle, including archiving and retention.
  Archiving in SAP: The process of moving data that is no longer actively used to a storage medium to improve performance and manage data growth.
  HANA Views: Database views created in SAP HANA that allow for complex data retrieval and analysis.
  
  By ensuring that the archive objects are properly defined and configured, you should be able to resolve the ILM_RW_HANA042 error and successfully manage your data in SAP.