How To Fix ILM_STANDARDS018 - Time reference &1: Not defined in Customizing


ILM_STANDARDS018 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ILM_STANDARDS - ILM Standard Checks

  • Message number: 018

  • Message text: Time reference &1: Not defined in Customizing

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  • What causes this issue?

    According to transaction IRM_CUST, you have entered the following time
    references, which have not been defined as constants in the higher level
    Customizing (section <LS>Time References for Start Determination</> for
    transaction IRM_CUST) for the ILM object: &V1& &V2& &V3& &V4&

    System Response

    INCLUDE ILM_STNDRD_CHECK_SYS_RESP_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

    How to fix this error?

    In the higher level Customizing (section <LS>Time References for Start
    Determination</> in transaction IRM_CUST), define a constant for these
    time references.
    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STANDARDS018 - Time reference &1: Not defined in Customizing ?
    The SAP error message ILM_STANDARDS018 indicates that a time reference specified in your system is not defined in the Customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system is trying to access or utilize a time reference that has not been properly configured.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: A time reference (like a retention period or a specific date) is being referenced in an ILM process, but it has not been defined in the Customizing settings. The time reference might be missing, incorrectly configured, or the relevant ILM settings have not been maintained.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Customizing Settings: Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO). Navigate to the ILM settings, typically found under:SAP NetWeaver -> Information Lifecycle Management -> ILM Settings -> Define Time References Ensure that the time reference you are trying to use is defined and correctly configured. Define Missing Time Reference: If the time

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