How To Fix S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE008 - TXI preference is ignored in metadata upload

S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE - SN Object Extension Tool AKA "Swiss Knife"

• Message number: 008

• Message text: TXI preference is ignored in metadata upload

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S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE008 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE008 with the description "TXI preference is ignored in metadata upload" typically occurs in the context of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an issue with the metadata upload process. This error indicates that the system is ignoring the TXI (Transaction Interface) preference settings during the metadata upload.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The TXI preferences may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Incompatibility: The metadata being uploaded may not be compatible with the current TXI settings.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the version of SAP you are using that affect how TXI preferences are handled during metadata uploads.
  Missing Authorizations: The user performing the upload may not have the necessary authorizations to apply the TXI preferences.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check TXI Preferences: Review the TXI preferences in your system configuration. Ensure that