What is archiving object in SAP BC-ILM - Information Lifecycle Management?

SAP Term: archiving object

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: Logical object that includes the following specifications for the execution of ADK archiving in the AS ABAP. Data that when taken together makes up a completed business object for example, document header, posting procedures, change documents, and texts Archiving programs to be executed. Customizing settings SAP delivers ILM-enabled archiving objects for the most common business objects. For lifecycle management of archived data to be possible with the functions of SAP NetWeaver ILM, each ILM-enabled archiving object is assigned to exactly one ILM object.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An archiving object is a type of object in SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) component. It is used to store and manage data that is no longer needed for daily operations, but must be kept for legal or regulatory reasons. The archiving object stores the data in an optimized format, which reduces the amount of storage space needed and improves performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Archiving objects can be used to store data that is no longer needed for daily operations, such as old customer records or financial documents. The archiving object stores the data in an optimized format, which reduces the amount of storage space needed and improves performance. To use an archiving object, you must first create it in the ILM component. Once created, you can then add data to the archiving object and manage it using the ILM tools. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an archiving object, it is important to consider how much data will be stored in it and how often it will be accessed. This will help you determine the best format for storing the data and ensure that performance is not impacted by large amounts of data being stored in the archiving object. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on archiving objects and how to use them, please refer to SAP's documentation on Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using archiving objects in SAP.