How To Fix ILM_STOR712 - Data inconsistency: Origin &1 is used more than once

ILM_STOR712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Data inconsistency: Origin &1 is used more than once

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ILM_STOR712 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR712 indicates a data inconsistency issue where a specific origin (denoted as &1) is being used more than once in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). This typically occurs when there are multiple entries or references to the same data origin, which can lead to conflicts or inconsistencies in data management processes.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the same data origin is being referenced multiple times in the ILM configuration or during data archiving processes. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries in the ILM configuration tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for data archiving or retention may not be set up correctly, leading to multiple references to the same origin.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate origins being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR712 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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