How To Fix IWP_BUR042 - Maintain the ILM object before selecting the field catalog for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP_BUR - Accerlated Reporting Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Maintain the ILM object before selecting the field catalog for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP_BUR042 - Maintain the ILM object before selecting the field catalog for &1 ?

  The SAP error message IWP_BUR042 indicates that there is an issue related to the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object that needs to be addressed before you can proceed with selecting the field catalog for a specific object (denoted by &1 in the message).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the ILM object has not been properly maintained or configured in the system. This could mean that the necessary settings, such as retention periods, archiving settings, or other ILM-related configurations, have not been defined for the object you are trying to work with.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain the ILM Object:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration transaction in SAP (usually transaction code SARA or ILM related transactions).
  Locate the ILM object that corresponds to the one indicated in the error message.
  Ensure that all required fields and settings are properly configured. This may include defining retention periods, archiving settings, and any other necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Field Catalog:
  
  After maintaining the ILM object, revisit the field catalog selection process.
  Ensure that the field catalog is correctly set up and that you are selecting the appropriate fields for the ILM object.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Once the ILM object is maintained, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on ILM for detailed guidance on maintaining ILM objects and understanding their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the ILM object is properly maintained, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.