How To Fix LRM121 - Text for ILM object &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Text for ILM object &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM121 - Text for ILM object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message LRM121 indicates that the text for the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object specified by the placeholder &1 does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or display a description or text related to a specific ILM object, but it cannot find the corresponding entry in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the specified ILM object has not been created or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the ILM object is not properly set up or linked to its text.
  Transport Issues: If the ILM object was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary text entries.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the text for the ILM object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Text:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SOTR_EDIT for ILM objects) to create or maintain the text for the ILM object.
  Ensure that the text is properly defined for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the ILM object to ensure that it is correctly set up.
  Check if the ILM object is active and properly linked to its text.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the ILM object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary components, including texts, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ILM object and its associated texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific instructions or known issues regarding the ILM object in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Objects: Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) is a framework in SAP for managing data retention and archiving.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOTR_EDIT, SOTR_DISPLAY, or ILM related transactions for managing ILM objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue. You can search for notes related to ILM and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.