How To Fix ILM_STOR311 - No data connection entered for table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: No data connection entered for table &1

What causes this issue?

With one exception, you can distribute the tables in the ILM Database
store any way you like within a network. There is only a restriction on
the data table: The database system must be named in the list of
supported systems.
This means that for each table there must be an entry in Customizing
that specifies where the table can be found. This can be done by the
DEFAULT entry (points to the database of the current application server)
or in the secondary connection created in the transaction <DS:TRAN.DBCO>
Database Connections</>.

System Response

The procedure is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Complete the entries in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR311 - No data connection entered for table &1 ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR311 indicates that there is no data connection entered for a specific table in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or manage data for a table that has not been properly configured with a data connection.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Connection: The primary cause of this error is that the table specified in the error message does not have an associated data connection defined in the ILM configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of ILM settings, such as missing entries in the ILM Customizing settings.
  Table Not Supported: The table in question may not be supported for ILM operations, or it may not have been included in the ILM data management setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR311 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ILM Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM Customizing settings in your SAP system (transaction code SICF or SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant ILM settings and check if the table mentioned in the error message has a data connection defined.
  
  
  
  Define Data Connection:
  
  If the data connection is missing, you will need to create or define a data connection for the specified table.
  This can typically be done in the ILM Customizing under the section for defining data connections.
  
  
  
  Verify Table Support:
  
  Ensure that the table is supported for ILM operations. You may need to consult SAP documentation or support to confirm if the table can be managed by ILM.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify ILM settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring ILM for the table in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Information Lifecycle Management for detailed guidance on configuring data connections and managing data.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or custom developments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ILM_STOR311 error in your SAP system.