How To Fix IRW_LT052 - Live ILM rule not maintained for ILM object corresponding to object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IRW_LT - ILM LT

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Live ILM rule not maintained for ILM object corresponding to object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IRW_LT052 - Live ILM rule not maintained for ILM object corresponding to object &1 ?

  The SAP error message IRW_LT052 indicates that there is a missing or unmaintained Live Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) rule for a specific ILM object. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or process data related to an ILM object, but it cannot find the necessary rules that dictate how that data should be managed throughout its lifecycle.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ILM Rule: The primary cause of this error is that the ILM rule for the specified object (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or the ILM object itself.
  Transport Issues: If the ILM rules were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IRW_LT052 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ILM Rules:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration transaction (usually SARA or ILM related transactions).
  Navigate to the ILM object that corresponds to the object indicated by &1.
  Verify if the ILM rules are defined for that object. If not, you will need to create or maintain the necessary rules.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain ILM Rules:
  
  If the ILM rule is missing, create a new ILM rule for the object.
  Ensure that the rule is properly configured to handle the data lifecycle as required by your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the ILM rules were supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure they were successfully imported.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for specific guidance on maintaining ILM rules and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the ILM processes work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the ILM configuration settings in SAP, including how to create and manage ILM rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IRW_LT052 error and ensure that the necessary ILM rules are in place for the specified ILM object.