How To Fix SCTS_AIM005 - AIM &1 not ZDM enabled. Object type &2 &3 has a reference to itself.

SCTS_AIM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_AIM - Messages for the AIM meta data repository

• Message number: 005

• Message text: AIM &1 not ZDM enabled. Object type &2 &3 has a reference to itself.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_AIM005 - AIM &1 not ZDM enabled. Object type &2 &3 has a reference to itself. ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_AIM005 indicates that there is an issue with an object in the SAP system that is not enabled for Zero Downtime Maintenance (ZDM). Specifically, the message states that the object type (denoted by &2 and &3) has a reference to itself, which can create complications during the maintenance process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Self-Reference: The object in question has a self-referential structure, meaning it references itself in a way that is not compatible with ZDM. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when an object is designed to depend on itself for certain operations.
  ZDM Configuration: The object may not be configured correctly for ZDM, which is a requirement for certain maintenance activities in SAP systems.
  Object Type: The specific object type may not support ZDM due to its nature or the way it has been implemented in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Object Definition: Check the definition of the object that is causing the