How To Fix ILM_ADMIN003 - Write job &1 was scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_ADMIN - Messages for the Archiving Work Center

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Write job &1 was scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN003 - Write job &1 was scheduled ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN003 indicates that a write job has been scheduled for the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) process. This message typically occurs when there is an attempt to execute an ILM-related operation, but the system has already scheduled a job to perform the write operation.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error message is that the ILM system has detected that a write job (which could be related to archiving, data deletion, or other ILM processes) is already in progress or has been scheduled. This can happen if:
  
  A previous ILM job is still running.
  A job was scheduled but has not yet started.
  There is a conflict with another ILM process that is currently active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_ADMIN003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) in SAP.
  Look for any jobs related to ILM that are currently running or scheduled. Check their status to see if they are still active or if they have failed.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If a job is currently running, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting to run the ILM operation again.
  
  
  
  Cancel or Reschedule Jobs:
  
  If you find that a job is stuck or has failed, you may need to cancel it and then reschedule the ILM operation.
  You can cancel a job in SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the "Cancel" option.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  Check the logs of the scheduled jobs to identify any issues that may have caused them to hang or fail. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your ILM configuration is set up correctly. Misconfigurations can lead to scheduling issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific guidance or known issues that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP for managing data throughout its lifecycle, including archiving and deletion processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and ILM related transactions for managing ILM processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to ILM and job scheduling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_ADMIN003 error and successfully manage your ILM processes.