How To Fix ILM_ADMIN017 - &1 archiving sessions already invalid

ILM_ADMIN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1 archiving sessions already invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN017 - &1 archiving sessions already invalid ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN017 indicates that there are archiving sessions that have already been invalidated. This typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when trying to manage or delete archiving sessions that are no longer valid or have been marked for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalidated Sessions: The archiving sessions may have been invalidated due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The sessions were manually invalidated by a user.
  The sessions were invalidated due to a system error or inconsistency.
  The sessions may have been affected by a system upgrade or changes in configuration.
  
  
  
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that have caused the archiving sessions to become inconsistent.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the ILM or archiving process can lead to sessions being marked as invalid.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Session Status: Use transaction code SARA to check the status of the archiving sessions. Look for any sessions that are marked as invalid and review their