How To Fix IU539 - Job & was not scheduled: No tables to be converted exist

IU539 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Job & was not scheduled: No tables to be converted exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU539 - Job & was not scheduled: No tables to be converted exist ?

  The SAP error message IU539 ("Job & was not scheduled: No tables to be converted exist") typically occurs during the process of data migration or conversion, particularly when using the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or during a system upgrade or data archiving process. This error indicates that the job intended to convert or process certain database tables could not be scheduled because there are no relevant tables available for conversion.
  Causes:
  
  No Relevant Data: The most common cause is that there are no tables that meet the criteria for conversion. This could happen if the data has already been processed or if there are no eligible records in the specified tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the ILM or data archiving settings may lead to the system not identifying any tables for conversion.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the job may be too restrictive, resulting in no tables being selected