How To Fix ILM_STOR101 - Handle [&1] does not exist

ILM_STOR101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Handle [&1] does not exist

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ILM_STOR101 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR101, which states "Handle [&1] does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system is unable to find a storage handle that is expected to be present. This can happen for various reasons, such as issues with the configuration of ILM storage, problems with the underlying database, or inconsistencies in the ILM data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Storage Configuration: The storage handle may not be properly configured in the ILM settings.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the system from accessing the storage handle.
  Data Consistency Issues: The handle may have been deleted or corrupted, leading to inconsistencies in the ILM data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the storage handle.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration settings and verify that the storage handle is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the storage system is properly