How To Fix LRM_RULE_EXEC303 - Date for time reference &2 of ILM object &1 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RULE_EXEC - Runtime

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Date for time reference &2 of ILM object &1 invalid

What causes this issue?

The date &V3&, which was transferred for determination of the reference
date or start date &V2& for ILM object &V1&, is invalid.

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?

When you call rule determination, the date can be transferred either
directly as a source field of the object instance or by using a BAdI
implementation during runtime from the transferred source fields.
Check:
The values transferred when rule determination was called that can be
used for direct value determination
If necessary, the corresponding implementation of the BAdI
BADI_IRM_OT_STT for determining the reference date from a time reference
If necessary, the corresponding implementation of the BAdI BADI_IRM_STT
for the implicit determination of the start date from a time reference

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC303 - Date for time reference &2 of ILM object &1 invalid ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC303 indicates that there is an issue with the date specified for a time reference in an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object. This error typically arises when the date provided does not meet the expected format or falls outside the valid range for the ILM object in question.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Out of Range Date: The date may be outside the permissible range defined for the ILM object. For example, it could be a future date or a date that is too far in the past.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the ILM object that are causing the date validation to fail.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data associated with the ILM object may have integrity issues, leading to invalid date references.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is in the correct format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD) as expected by the SAP system.
  Validate Date Range: Verify that the date falls within the acceptable range for the ILM object. Consult the documentation or configuration settings for the specific ILM object to understand the valid date range.
  Review ILM Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the ILM object to ensure that all parameters are set correctly and that there are no discrepancies.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all related data is valid and does not contain any anomalies that could lead to this error.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Objects: Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) objects are used to manage the lifecycle of data in SAP systems, including archiving, retention, and deletion processes.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ILM to understand the configuration and management of ILM objects.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and to find potential solutions or workarounds.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.