How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION221 - Object assignment for ILM object &1 not found in ILM Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_DESTRUCTION - ILM: Data Destruction Message Class

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Object assignment for ILM object &1 not found in ILM Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION221 - Object assignment for ILM object &1 not found in ILM Customizing ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION221 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object in the ILM Customizing settings. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified ILM object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customization: The ILM object specified in the error message has not been properly configured in the ILM Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Object Name: The ILM object name provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the ILM configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ILM object or its configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ILM Customizing:
  
  Go to the ILM Customizing transaction (usually transaction code SARA or ILM).
  Navigate to the relevant ILM object settings and ensure that the object is properly defined and assigned.
  Verify that the ILM object exists in the system and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the ILM object in the error message to ensure it is correct and matches the configuration in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that all necessary transport requests have been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the ILM object and its configuration.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Overview: Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) is a framework in SAP that helps manage data retention and archiving according to legal and business requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to ILM include SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and ILM (ILM Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to ILM configuration and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the S_ARC_DESTRUCTION221 error message.