How To Fix R111029 - ILM policy does not exist for business partner; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R111 - Business Partner Messages (Package: BUPA)

• Message number: 029

• Message text: ILM policy does not exist for business partner; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to block data related to business partners. Retention rules
were not defined for this data.

System Response

You cannot block any data.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the ILM policy for ILM object CA_BUPA in transaction IRMPOL.
For more information about blocking business partners, see Customizing
for <ZK>Cross-Application Components</> under <ZK>Data Protection ->
Blocking and Unblocking of Data -> Application-Specific Settings ->
General Information</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R111029 - ILM policy does not exist for business partner; see long text ?

  The SAP error message R111029 indicates that there is no Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) policy defined for a specific business partner. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations that require an ILM policy to be in place for data retention and management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing ILM Policy: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find an ILM policy associated with the business partner in question. This could be due to:
  
  The ILM policy not being created or assigned to the business partner.
  The business partner not being properly configured in the ILM settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of ILM settings or the business partner data itself.
  
  
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, the ILM policies may not have been transferred or set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R111029 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ILM Policy Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system (transaction code: SARA or ILM configuration).
  Verify if an ILM policy exists for the business partner type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign ILM Policy:
  
  If no ILM policy exists, you will need to create one. This involves defining the retention periods and rules for the data associated with the business partner.
  If an ILM policy exists but is not assigned to the business partner, you can assign it through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly set up in the system and that all necessary data is complete.
  Check if the business partner is linked to the correct ILM policy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to ILM and business partner management for specific instructions on setting up policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the operation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Policies: These are used to manage the lifecycle of data, including retention and deletion policies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  Business Partner: In SAP, a business partner is a master data entity that can represent customers, vendors, or other entities involved in business transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and BP (Business Partner) for managing ILM and business partner data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.