How To Fix ILM_STOR205 - File &1 is read only

ILM_STOR205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: File &1 is read only

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ILM_STOR205 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR205, which states "File &1 is read only," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system attempts to access or modify a file that has been set to read-only status. This can happen during operations such as archiving, data retrieval, or when trying to delete or modify archived data.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Permissions: The file in question may have been set to read-only at the operating system level, preventing any write operations.
  File System Attributes: The file system where the file is stored may have attributes that restrict modifications.
  Archiving Process: The file may be part of an archiving process that has locked it for integrity reasons.
  User Permissions: The user or process attempting to access the file may not have the necessary permissions to modify it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Permissions:
  
  Verify the file permissions on the server where the file is stored. Ensure that the user or process has