How To Fix LRM_PURPOSE001 - ILM object name cannot be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_PURPOSE -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: ILM object name cannot be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_PURPOSE001 - ILM object name cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message LRM_PURPOSE001 indicates that the ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) object name cannot be initial (i.e., it cannot be empty). This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage ILM objects, and the system requires a valid name for the object.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Empty Object Name: The ILM object name field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the ILM settings that prevents the system from recognizing the object name.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently submitted a form or transaction without providing a necessary name for the ILM object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LRM_PURPOSE001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the ILM object name field is filled in with a valid name. The name should not be empty or consist of only spaces.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If