How To Fix S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND008 - Column type &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND - ILM SRS: Messages for SRS Commands

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Column type &1 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND008 - Column type &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND008 with the description "Column type &1 is not supported" typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when you are trying to execute a command that involves a column type that is not recognized or supported by the ILM framework.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The column type specified in the command is not supported by the ILM system. This can happen if the column is of a data type that ILM does not handle, such as certain complex types or user-defined types.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ILM settings that prevent the system from recognizing certain column types.
  Database Compatibility: The database version or configuration may not support the specific column type being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Column Types: Review the column types in your database schema