How To Fix ILM_STOR208 - Error while reading file &1: &2

ILM_STOR208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Error while reading file &1: &2

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ILM_STOR208 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR208 typically indicates that there was an issue while trying to read a file in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). The message format usually includes two placeholders: &1 for the file name and &2 for the specific error details.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file does not exist in the expected directory.
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File Corruption: The file may be corrupted or not in the expected format.
  Path Issues: The path to the file may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the ILM_STOR208 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify File Existence: Check if the file specified in the error message (&1) exists in the