How To Fix BA516 - Remote ILM storage service is active but the HTTP connection is missing

BA516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Remote ILM storage service is active but the HTTP connection is missing

What causes this issue?

?Remote? is activated for the ILM storage service in
cross-archiving-object Customizing (technical settings), even though no
HTTP connection has been entered.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid HTTP connection for the ILM storage service or activate
the local ILM storage service instead.

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 BA516 - Remote ILM storage service is active but the HTTP connection is missing ?

  The SAP error message BA516 indicates that the Remote Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage service is active, but there is a missing HTTP connection. This typically occurs when the system is configured to use a remote ILM storage service, but the necessary HTTP connection to that service is not established or is misconfigured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing HTTP Connection: The HTTP connection to the remote ILM storage service is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the HTTP connection may be incorrect, leading to a failure in establishing the connection.
  Service Unavailability: The remote ILM storage service may be down or not reachable due to network issues or service outages.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the SAP system from accessing the remote ILM storage service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HTTP Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the HTTP connection to the remote ILM storage service is defined and active.
  If it