How To Fix SCBO_ILM003 - Lifecycle status is still active; data cannot be destroyed.

SCBO_ILM003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCBO_ILM - ILM messages for custom business object instances

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Lifecycle status is still active; data cannot be destroyed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCBO_ILM003 - Lifecycle status is still active; data cannot be destroyed. ?

  The SAP error message SCBO_ILM003 indicates that the lifecycle status of the data you are trying to delete is still active, which prevents the destruction of that data. This error typically arises in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) within SAP systems, where data retention and destruction policies are enforced.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the data you are attempting to delete is still marked as "active" in the lifecycle management process. This means that the data is still subject to retention policies, and therefore, cannot be destroyed until its lifecycle status is changed to allow for destruction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Lifecycle Status: Verify the lifecycle status of the data you are trying to delete. You can do this by using the ILM management tools in SAP.
  
  
  Change Lifecycle Status: If the data is still active, you may need to change its lifecycle