How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_ARCH005 - No ILM rule group found for ILM object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_ARCH - PLM Audit Management: Archiving

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No ILM rule group found for ILM object &1

What causes this issue?

No ILM rule group was found for the ILM object &V1&.

System Response

The system uses an empty application rule variant.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_ARCH005 - No ILM rule group found for ILM object &1 ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_ARCH005 indicates that there is no Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) rule group found for the specified ILM object. This error typically arises when attempting to archive or manage data that is subject to ILM policies, but the necessary configuration for the ILM rule group is missing or not properly set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ILM Rule Group: The primary cause of this error is that the ILM rule group for the specified ILM object (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the ILM settings, such as the ILM object not being linked to the appropriate rule group.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ILM rule group or the ILM object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define ILM Rule Group:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system (transaction code SARA or ILM).
  Check if the ILM rule group for the specific ILM object exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  Ensure that the ILM object is correctly assigned to the ILM rule group.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the ILM object in question. Ensure that it is properly set up to use the correct ILM rule group.
  You can use transaction SARA to check the archiving object settings and ensure that the ILM settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving or ILM process has the necessary authorizations to access the ILM rule group and the ILM object.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up ILM rule groups and managing ILM objects.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP that helps manage data throughout its lifecycle, including archiving, retention, and deletion.
  Archiving Objects: Specific data structures in SAP that can be archived using ILM rules.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  ILM: Information Lifecycle Management settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to ILM and archiving.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your ILM configuration is correctly set up.