How To Fix ILM_ADMIN023 - Storage job &1 was scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Storage job &1 was scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN023 - Storage job &1 was scheduled ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN023 indicates that a storage job has been scheduled in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) system. This message typically arises when there is an attempt to schedule a job for archiving or data management, but the job is already in the process of being scheduled or executed.
  Cause:
  
  Job Already Scheduled: The most common cause of this error is that a storage job with the same parameters is already scheduled in the system.
  Concurrency Issues: There may be multiple attempts to schedule the same job concurrently, leading to conflicts.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration of the ILM system or the job scheduling settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scheduled Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if the job is already scheduled or running. Look for jobs with the same name or parameters.
  If you find the job, you can either wait for it to complete or cancel it if it is stuck.
  
  
  
  Review Job Parameters: 
  
  Ensure that the parameters you are using to schedule the job are unique and do not conflict with existing jobs.
  
  
  
  Job Management: 
  
  If you need to run the job again, consider modifying the job name or parameters to avoid conflicts.
  If the job is stuck, you may need to analyze the logs to understand why it is not completing and take appropriate action.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: 
  
  Review the ILM configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the ILM settings in transaction SARA or related configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific guidance on handling job scheduling issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For archiving administration.
  SM37: For monitoring background jobs.
  ILM Configuration: Check ILM settings in the system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to ILM job scheduling.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.