How To Fix LRM024 - ILM object with business key &1 cannot be deleted

LRM024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 024

• Message text: ILM object with business key &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

This object type can be deleted only if no further dependencies exist.
There are, however, still dependent <ZK>available condition fields</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First delete the <ZK>available condition fields</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM024 - ILM object with business key &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message LRM024 indicates that an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object with a specific business key cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving and ILM processes, where certain objects are protected from deletion due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The ILM object may have dependencies or references in other parts of the system, preventing its deletion.
  Retention Period: The object may still be within its defined retention period, meaning it cannot be deleted until that period expires.
  Status: The object might be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it could be locked or in use).
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the object may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependent objects or references that need to be addressed before deletion. You can use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the status