How To Fix ILM_STOR260 - Processing is completed in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Processing is completed in the background

What causes this issue?

Data that is to be stored, is buffered in a file. Additional processing
steps are executed in the background.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR260 - Processing is completed in the background ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR260, which states "Processing is completed in the background," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when a background job is triggered to process data archiving or deletion. This message indicates that the job has been successfully completed, but it may not provide detailed information about the outcome of the job itself.
  Cause:
  
  Background Processing: The message indicates that the processing of the ILM job has been completed in the background. This is a normal behavior for long-running processes in SAP.
  Job Status: The job may have completed successfully, or it may have encountered issues that are not immediately visible in the message.
  Job Scheduling: The job might have been scheduled to run at a specific time or triggered by a specific event, and the message is simply a notification of its completion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the background job. Look for the job name associated with the ILM process and check if it completed successfully or if there were any errors.
  Review the job log for any warnings or errors that may have occurred during processing.
  
  
  
  Review Application Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check the application logs related to ILM. This can provide more detailed information about what happened during the processing.
  
  
  
  Analyze Results:
  
  If the job completed successfully, verify the results of the archiving or deletion process to ensure that the expected data was processed correctly.
  If there were issues, analyze the error messages or warnings in the logs to determine the next steps for resolution.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job: If the job did not complete successfully, you may need to correct any issues identified in the logs and re-run the job.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for specific guidance on handling errors and understanding the job processing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration: Ensure that your ILM configuration is set up correctly, including archiving object settings and retention periods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to ILM and background processing.
  Performance Considerations: If jobs are taking too long to complete, consider reviewing system performance and resource allocation.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored guidance based on your specific environment and configuration.