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

SAP Term: object category

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: You use this to bundle ILM objects by application area. In this way all ILM objects defined for the SAP Business Suite ERP are assigned to the SAP Business Suite category. The runtime-specific setting of the ILM objects are specific to the object category.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Object category is a term used in SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) component. It is a way of organizing and categorizing objects in the system, such as documents, files, and other data. Object categories are used to define the lifecycle of an object, including when it should be archived or deleted. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Object categories can be used to define the lifecycle of an object. This includes when it should be archived or deleted. The object category can also be used to determine which objects should be included in a backup or replication process. Additionally, object categories can be used to control access to certain objects, as well as to assign specific roles and responsibilities for managing them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating object categories, it is important to consider the lifecycle of the objects that will be assigned to them. This will help ensure that the objects are managed properly and that they are archived or deleted at the appropriate times. Additionally, it is important to consider who will have access to the objects and what roles and responsibilities they will have for managing them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) component and object categories, please refer to SAP's official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ILM/7.5/en-US