How To Fix ILM_STOR675 - Area &1 cannot be calculated and excluded at the same time

ILM_STOR675 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Area &1 cannot be calculated and excluded at the same time

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ILM_STOR675 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR675, which states "Area &1 cannot be calculated and excluded at the same time," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an issue with the configuration of data archiving or retention management.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a conflict in the settings for a specific area (denoted as &1 in the error message) in the ILM configuration. Specifically, it indicates that the system is trying to perform two contradictory actions simultaneously: calculating the data for retention or archiving while also excluding it from the process. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The ILM area may be incorrectly configured, leading to conflicting settings.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for the data to be archived or retained may be set in a way that causes overlap or contradiction.
  Process Execution: The process that is being executed may not be aligned with the intended