How To Fix ILM_STOR113 - Legal hold for URI &1 cannot be changed; the path is already locked

ILM_STOR113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Legal hold for URI &1 cannot be changed; the path is already locked

What causes this issue?

You cannot set or change a legal hold because one has already been set
on the path to the root.

System Response

The hold is not set.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ILM_STOR113 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR113 indicates that a legal hold has been placed on a specific URI (Uniform Resource Identifier), and as a result, any attempts to change the legal hold status for that URI are being blocked because the path is already locked. This is typically related to Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) in SAP, which is used for managing data retention and compliance with legal requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Legal Hold Active: A legal hold is currently active on the specified URI, which prevents any modifications to the data or its retention status.
  Locked Path: The path associated with the URI is locked due to ongoing legal proceedings or compliance requirements, which means that changes cannot be made until the hold is lifted.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce strict compliance measures, preventing changes to data under legal hold.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Legal Hold Status: Check the status of the legal hold on