How To Fix ILM_STOR672 - Double initialization not possible (&1)

ILM_STOR672 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Double initialization not possible (&1)

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ILM_STOR672 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR672 "Double initialization not possible (&1)" typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an attempt to initialize a storage object that has already been initialized. This can happen in scenarios where the system is trying to set up or configure ILM storage for archiving or data management, and it detects that the storage object is already in an initialized state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Initialization Attempt: The most common cause of this error is that the storage object has already been initialized, and a second attempt to initialize it is being made.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings or processes that lead to the system trying to initialize the same storage object multiple times.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or inconsistencies in the database can lead to this error being triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Initialization Status: Verify the status of the storage object in question.