How To Fix ILM_ADMIN024 - Storage job &1 was scheduled (deletion takes place in test mode)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Storage job &1 was scheduled (deletion takes place in test mode)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN024 - Storage job &1 was scheduled (deletion takes place in test mode) ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN024 indicates that a storage job has been scheduled for deletion, but it is currently set to run in test mode. This means that the job will not actually delete any data; instead, it will simulate the deletion process and provide a report on what would happen if the job were to run in production mode.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this message is that the storage job has been configured to run in test mode. This is often done to verify the job's behavior and ensure that it will not inadvertently delete important data. Test mode allows administrators to review the potential impact of the deletion without making any actual changes to the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue and allow the deletion to proceed, you need to change the job from test mode to production mode. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the ILM Administration Workbench:
  
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