How To Fix S_ILM_VIEW_UI012 - Specified table does not exist in the ILM RW repository

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ILM_VIEW_UI - Messages for View Configuration in Retention Warehouse

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Specified table does not exist in the ILM RW repository

What causes this issue?

The specified table does not exist in the ILM RW Repository.

System Response

The table cannot be used in the view.

How to fix this error?

Use the input help to select a table or add the required table to the
repository.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ILM_VIEW_UI012 - Specified table does not exist in the ILM RW repository ?

  The SAP error message S_ILM_VIEW_UI012 indicates that a specified table does not exist in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) Read/Write (RW) repository. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or manipulate data in a table that has not been properly defined or registered in the ILM repository.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Table Definition: The table you are trying to access has not been created or registered in the ILM RW repository.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the table reference.
  Repository Configuration Issues: The ILM repository may not be properly configured, leading to missing or inaccessible tables.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary definitions or configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Verify that the table you are trying to access exists in the ILM RW repository. You can do this by checking the relevant ILM configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Create/Define the Table:
  
  If the table does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the ILM configuration transaction (e.g., ILM Customizing) or by using relevant ABAP programs to define the table in the ILM repository.
  
  
  
  Correct Table Name:
  
  Double-check the table name in your code or configuration to ensure it is spelled correctly and matches the name in the ILM repository.
  
  
  
  Review ILM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ILM repository is correctly configured. This may involve checking settings in the ILM customizing transactions (e.g., ILM Customizing, ILM Object Management).
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the table was supposed to be included in a transport, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport or manually create the table if it was missed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps that may apply to your situation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration Transactions: Familiarize yourself with ILM-related transactions such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  ILM Customizing: For configuring ILM settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.