How To Fix ILM_STANDARDS010 - Archiving object &1: Assignment to ILM object is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STANDARDS - ILM Standard Checks

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Archiving object &1: Assignment to ILM object is missing

What causes this issue?

The archiving standard stipulates that an archiving object must have an
ILM object assigned to it. The archiving object is then ILM-enabled.
This guarantees that a customer who uses ILM can also use it for this
archiving object.
However, archiving object &V1& doesn't have an ILM object assigned to
it. (See <LS>Object Category-Specific Settings</> in transaction
IRM_CUST for static definitions.)

System Response

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_SYS_RESP_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_21 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_3 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STANDARDS010 - Archiving object &1: Assignment to ILM object is missing ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STANDARDS010 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an archiving object to an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find the necessary assignment for the specified archiving object, which is required for the ILM process to function correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Assignment: The archiving object has not been assigned to an ILM object in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or the archiving object settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the assignment might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ILM Object Assignment:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., ILM configuration transaction codes like SARA or ILM-specific transactions).
  Verify if the archiving object in question is correctly assigned to an ILM object.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Assignment:
  
  If the assignment is missing, create a new assignment for the archiving object to the appropriate ILM object.
  If the assignment exists but is incorrect, update it to ensure it points to the correct ILM object.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for both the archiving object and the ILM object to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, manually create the assignment in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and archiving objects for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to ILM and archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  ILM Configuration: Specific ILM configuration transactions may vary based on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_STANDARDS010 error and ensure that your archiving processes function correctly within the SAP system.