How To Fix ILM_STOR698 - Needs to be done in the near future

ILM_STOR698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Needs to be done in the near future

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ILM_STOR698 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR698 typically indicates that there is an issue related to Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) and the archiving or storage of data. This message suggests that certain actions or processes need to be completed soon to ensure compliance with data retention policies or to maintain system performance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Retention Policies: The error may arise due to the need to comply with specific data retention policies that require certain data to be archived or deleted.
  Storage Capacity: The system may be running low on storage space, prompting the need for data archiving.
  Pending Archiving Jobs: There may be archiving jobs that have not been executed or completed, leading to a backlog of data that needs to be processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of ILM settings or archiving objects can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Archiving Jobs: Check the status of any pending archiving jobs in the system. Ensure that they are scheduled