How To Fix ILM_STOR702 - Data source &1 has already been selected

ILM_STOR702 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Data source &1 has already been selected

What causes this issue?

Data source &V1& has already been entered as data source to be used. No
additional action is required.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ILM_STOR702 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR702 indicates that a data source has already been selected for a particular operation, which typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when dealing with data archiving or retention management.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to select a data source that has already been marked or selected for processing. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to archive or delete data from a data source that is already in use.
  Attempting to perform an operation on a data source that is locked or already being processed by another job.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR702 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Selections: Verify if the data source you are trying to select is already in use. You can do this by checking the status of ongoing jobs or processes in the ILM or archiving transaction.
  
  
  Release Locks: If the data source is locked due to another