How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE157 - Error from Information Life Cycle (ILM)

MMPUR_ARCHIVE157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Error from Information Life Cycle (ILM)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE157 - Error from Information Life Cycle (ILM) ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE157 is related to the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) functionality in SAP, specifically concerning the archiving of purchasing documents. This error typically indicates that there is an issue with the archiving process, which may be due to various reasons such as configuration problems, missing data, or issues with the archiving object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the ILM settings.
  Missing Data: Required data for archiving may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured in the ILM settings. This includes checking the settings for the archiving object related to purchasing documents.
  Data Consistency: Verify that all necessary data is available and consistent. This may involve checking for missing documents