How To Fix IRWC003 - Table name is mandatory

IRWC003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IRWC - ILM Reporting Work Center

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Table name is mandatory

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IRWC003 - Details

• The SAP error message IRWC003, which states "Table name is mandatory," typically occurs in the context of working with the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or when dealing with data archiving and retention management. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the table name, has not been provided in the relevant transaction or function.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a table name in the required field when trying to execute a function that requires it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system expects a table name but is not receiving it due to a misconfiguration.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked the requirement to specify a table name in the transaction or program.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IRWC003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all mandatory fields, especially