How To Fix ILM_STOR204 - File name was not copied

ILM_STOR204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: File name was not copied

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ILM_STOR204 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR204, which states "File name was not copied," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an issue with the archiving process, particularly related to the handling of files.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path for the archive file may be incorrect or inaccessible.
  File System Permissions: The user or the system may not have the necessary permissions to access or write to the specified directory.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the ILM settings or archiving object settings.
  Missing Files: The source file that is supposed to be copied may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Network Issues: If the file is being accessed over a network, there may be connectivity issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR204 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check File Path: Verify that the file path specified in the ILM configuration