How To Fix ILM_STOR121 - URI &1 cannot be deleted because the element has expiration date &2

ILM_STOR121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: URI &1 cannot be deleted because the element has expiration date &2

What causes this issue?

An element is protected by an expiration date that is today or in the
future.

System Response

The element is not deleted.

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_STOR121 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR121 indicates that a specific data element cannot be deleted because it has an expiration date associated with it. This is typically related to the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) functionality in SAP, which is used to manage the lifecycle of data, including retention and deletion policies.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a data element (such as an archive object or a data record) that has a defined expiration date. The expiration date indicates that the data is still within its retention period and cannot be deleted until that period has expired. This is a safeguard to ensure compliance with data retention policies and regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Expiration Date: Review the expiration date associated with the data element. You can do this by accessing the relevant ILM object or using transaction codes related to ILM.
  
  
  Wait for Expiration: If