How To Fix ILM_STANDARDS008 - ILM object &1: Assignment of available policy categories missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STANDARDS - ILM Standard Checks

• Message number: 008

• Message text: ILM object &1: Assignment of available policy categories missing

What causes this issue?

At least one available policy category must be assigned to an ILM object
in the transaction IRM_CUST. This assignment is missing for the ILM
object &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ILM_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STANDARDS008 - ILM object &1: Assignment of available policy categories missing ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STANDARDS008 indicates that there is a missing assignment of available policy categories for a specific ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) object. This typically occurs when the system is trying to process an ILM object, but it cannot find the necessary policy categories that should be assigned to that object.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Policy Assignment: The ILM object does not have any policy categories assigned to it, which are necessary for the ILM processes to function correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or policies that leads to the absence of the required assignments.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the available policy categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error ILM_STANDARDS008, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Policy Assignments:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant ILM object and check if the policy categories are assigned correctly.
  If not, assign the appropriate policy categories to the ILM object.
  
  
  
  Review ILM Policies:
  
  Ensure that the policies you want to assign are correctly defined and active.
  Check if the policies meet the requirements for the ILM object in question.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for ILM in your SAP system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the necessary ILM objects and policies are properly configured and linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for ILM to understand the requirements for policy assignments and any specific configurations that may be needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the ILM object again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Policies: Understand the different types of ILM policies (e.g., retention policies, deletion policies) and how they apply to various ILM objects.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for ILM configuration, such as SARA (Archive Administration) and ILM configuration transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ILM and the specific error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ILM_STANDARDS008 error in your SAP system.