How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_ARCH006 - No retention rule found for ILM object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_ARCH - PLM Audit Management: Archiving

• Message number: 006

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

What causes this issue?

No retention rule was found although ILM rule groups exist.

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_ARCH006 - No retention rule found for ILM object &1 ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_ARCH006 indicates that there is no retention rule found for the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object specified by &1. This error typically occurs when attempting to archive or manage data that is subject to ILM policies, but the necessary retention rules are not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Retention Rules: The primary cause of this error is that the retention rules for the specified ILM object have not been created or are not active.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or the object type being referenced.
  Object Not Supported: The ILM object may not be supported for retention management in the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Retention Rules:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the section where you can define retention rules for ILM objects.
  Create a new retention rule for the specific ILM object that is causing the error. Ensure that the rule specifies the retention period and any other necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Rules:
  
  Review the existing retention rules to ensure that they are correctly defined and active.
  Make sure that the retention rules are applicable to the ILM object in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for ILM to understand the requirements and configurations needed for the specific ILM object.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining or correcting the retention rules, test the archiving or data management process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the retention rules, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the ILM configuration settings in your SAP system, as this will help in understanding how retention rules are applied.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on ILM configuration.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like SARA for archiving) to access the relevant ILM settings and retention rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PLM_AUDIT_ARCH006 and ensure that your ILM objects are properly managed according to your organization's data retention policies.