How To Fix ILM_STOR_CUST052 - Duplicate entries not allowed for same property &1 and namespace &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_CUST - Message Class For Customizing

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Duplicate entries not allowed for same property &1 and namespace &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_CUST052 - Duplicate entries not allowed for same property &1 and namespace &2 ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_CUST052 indicates that there are duplicate entries for the same property and namespace in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) configuration. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a configuration that already has an existing entry with the same property and namespace.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Configuration Entries: The most common cause is that there are already existing entries in the ILM configuration that have the same property and namespace as the one you are trying to add or modify.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, this error can occur due to manual data entry errors where the same property and namespace are inadvertently entered multiple times.
  System Migration or Data Import: If you have recently migrated data or imported configurations, it is possible that duplicates were created during this process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Go to the ILM configuration transaction (usually ILM-related transactions like SARA or ILM Customizing).
  Review the existing entries for the property and namespace in question to identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you can either delete the unnecessary ones or modify them to ensure that each property and namespace combination is unique.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Test the configuration to confirm that it works as expected without any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM configuration for any specific guidelines or best practices that may help prevent this issue in the future.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem or if it affects critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration: Understanding how ILM works and its configuration settings can help prevent such issues. Familiarize yourself with the ILM architecture and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and ILM-related customizing transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_STOR_CUST052 error and ensure that your ILM configuration is set up correctly without duplicate entries.