How To Fix ILM_STANDARDS013 - Legal Hold: Assign a BOR object to ILM object &1 (if available)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STANDARDS - ILM Standard Checks

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Legal Hold: Assign a BOR object to ILM object &1 (if available)

What causes this issue?

The ILM standard stipulates that the specifications for the BOR object
and its key needed by legal holds must exist so that customers can
protect locked BOR object instances from data destruction.
In the case of your ILM object &V1&, no BOR object with a related key
definition has been entered in transaction IRM_CUST.

System Response

This message is only a warning.

How to fix this error?

Check whether a BOR object logically belongs to the archiving and ILM
object.
INCLUDE ILM_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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STANDARDS013 - Legal Hold: Assign a BOR object to ILM object &1 (if available) ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STANDARDS013 indicates that there is a requirement to assign a Business Object Repository (BOR) object to an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object. This error typically arises in the context of managing legal holds on data, where specific data must be preserved for legal or compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An ILM object is created or modified without a corresponding BOR object being assigned to it.
  The system requires a BOR object to manage the lifecycle of the data effectively, especially when legal holds are involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the ILM Object: Determine which ILM object is causing the error. The error message will usually specify the ILM object in question.
  
  
  Check for Existing BOR Objects: Verify if there are any existing BOR objects that can be assigned to the ILM object. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration or documentation.
  
  
  Assign a BOR Object:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the section where you can manage ILM objects.
  Find the specific ILM object that is causing the error.
  Assign an appropriate BOR object to the ILM object. This may involve selecting from a list of available BOR objects or creating a new one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After assigning the BOR object, ensure that you save your changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After making the changes, perform a test to ensure that the legal hold functionality works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on ILM and BOR objects for detailed guidance on configuration and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_STANDARDS013 error and ensure that your ILM objects are properly configured for legal holds.