How To Fix ILM_STOR666 - Unexpected value &1 found for &2

ILM_STOR666 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Unexpected value &1 found for &2

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ILM_STOR666 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR666, which states "Unexpected value &1 found for &2," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an issue with the data being processed. This error indicates that the system encountered a value that it did not expect for a specific field or parameter.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or invalid values that do not conform to the expected format or range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the ILM settings or in the data archiving process that lead to unexpected values.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the ILM process, they might introduce unexpected values.
  Version Compatibility: The error might arise if there are compatibility issues between different versions of SAP components or if the system is not updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR666 error, you