How To Fix BA342 - Assigned archive store &1 does not meet the ILM Conformity requirements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Assigned archive store &1 does not meet the ILM Conformity requirements

What causes this issue?

The operation involved a collection or resource to which an archive
store has been assigned that does not fulfill all functional req
uirements. More specifically, the archive store is not able to propagate
the expiration date or a legal hold to lower collections and to reject
attempted deletions. As a result the data that is to be protected as
part of your Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) strategy may be
deleted.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Nevertheless, the operation was executed, in case you are using a
migration scenario in which the archive stores receive the ILM con
formity class at a later point in time. If this ILM conformity class is
not planned for later and you want to be assured that the ILM
requirements regarding retention times, legal hold, and data destruction
are met, you should view this operation as failed.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA342 - Assigned archive store &1 does not meet the ILM Conformity requirements ?

  The SAP error message BA342, which states "Assigned archive store &1 does not meet the ILM Conformity requirements," typically arises in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the archive store in relation to ILM policies.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-compliance with ILM Requirements: The archive store specified does not comply with the ILM conformity requirements. This could be due to:
  
  The archive store not being properly configured for ILM.
  Missing or incorrect settings in the archive store that prevent it from being recognized as compliant.
  The archive store may not have the necessary retention periods or may not support the required data management features.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The archive store may not be correctly assigned to the relevant ILM policies or may not be compatible with the data being archived.
  
  
  Version Issues: There may be version compatibility issues between the SAP system and the archive store.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Store Configuration:
  
  Verify that the archive store is correctly configured for ILM. This includes checking the settings related to retention periods, data access, and compliance features.
  Ensure that the archive store is set up to meet the ILM requirements as specified in the SAP documentation.
  
  
  
  Review ILM Policies:
  
  Check the ILM policies assigned to the archive store. Ensure that the policies are correctly defined and that the archive store is compatible with these policies.
  Make any necessary adjustments to the policies or the archive store configuration.
  
  
  
  Update or Reassign Archive Store:
  
  If the current archive store is not compliant, consider updating it or assigning a different archive store that meets the ILM requirements.
  You can do this through the SAP transaction codes related to ILM and archiving, such as SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed information on ILM requirements and how to configure archive stores accordingly.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date and that there are no known issues with the version you are using that could affect ILM functionality.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuring ILM and archive stores.
  ILM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Information Lifecycle Management for best practices and compliance requirements.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BA342 error and ensure that your archive store meets the necessary ILM conformity requirements.