What is 'time offset' in SAP BC-ILM - Information Lifecycle Management?

time offset - Overview

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: A specification in the ILM rule. According to the time offset, the system shifts the determined reference date corresponding to the default for example, the relevant year-end during rule evaluation. The shifted reference date is the start ot the time period to be calculated.

time offset - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Time offset is a feature of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) component. It allows users to define a time period in which data can be stored in the system. This time period is referred to as the “time offset” and can be set to any length of time, from days to years. The time offset is used to ensure that data is not stored for longer than necessary, and that it is deleted when it is no longer needed.
  
  How to use it: 
  Time offset can be set up in the ILM component of SAP. To do this, users must first define the length of the time offset they wish to use. This can be done by setting a start date and an end date for the time period. Once this has been done, users can then configure the system to delete any data that has been stored for longer than the specified time period.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a time offset, it is important to consider how long data needs to be stored for. If data needs to be stored for longer than the specified time period, then it should not be deleted automatically. Additionally, users should also consider how often they need to review their data and adjust the time offset accordingly.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Information Lifecycle Management