How To Fix IFME_SERVICE018 - Unable to back up active version of the current tree.

IFME_SERVICE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_SERVICE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Unable to back up active version of the current tree.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_SERVICE018 - Unable to back up active version of the current tree. ?

  The SAP error message IFME_SERVICE018 ("Unable to back up active version of the current tree") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or archiving processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a backup of the active version of a data tree, which is necessary for certain operations, such as archiving or data management.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform backup operations.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ILM or archiving settings that prevent the backup from being created.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as locks, corruption, or insufficient space, can lead to this error.
  Active Version Issues: The active version of the data tree may be in a state that prevents it from being backed up, such as being locked or in use by another process.
  Technical Errors: There may be