How To Fix IRW_LT059 - There is no rule with a minimum retention period

IRW_LT059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IRW_LT - ILM LT

• Message number: 059

• Message text: There is no rule with a minimum retention period

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IRW_LT059 - Details

• The SAP error message IRW_LT059, which states "There is no rule with a minimum retention period," typically occurs in the context of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or data archiving processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a retention rule that specifies a minimum retention period for the data you are trying to process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Retention Rule: The primary cause of this error is that there is no defined retention rule in the system that meets the criteria for the data being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The retention rules may not be properly configured or activated in the ILM settings.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type or object you are trying to archive or manage may not be associated with any retention rules.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or apply the retention rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Retention Rules:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system.
  Navigate