How To Fix ILM_STOR667 - Handles must be the same for &1 and &2

ILM_STOR667 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 667

• Message text: Handles must be the same for &1 and &2

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ILM_STOR667 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR667, which states "Handles must be the same for &1 and &2," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is a mismatch in the handles (or identifiers) used for data storage or retrieval operations. This error can arise during processes such as archiving, data retrieval, or when managing ILM objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Mismatched Handles: The handles (identifiers) for the data being processed do not match. This can happen if there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data has been modified or corrupted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or in the archiving object settings that leads to the mismatch.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data has been altered or if there are issues with the underlying database, it can lead to discrepancies in the handles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR667 error,