How To Fix ILM_STOR717 - Client ID &1 does not exist yet; update not possible

ILM_STOR717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Client ID &1 does not exist yet; update not possible

What causes this issue?

The function for updating a client has been called. However, there is
<ZH>no</> entry for this client ID.

System Response

The required change <ZH>will not</> be made.

How to fix this error?

The executed coding needs to be changed. Before calling the update
function, you need to check whether a corresponding entry exists. If
not, you need to use the create function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ILM_STOR717 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR717 indicates that there is an attempt to update a client ID that does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when trying to perform operations related to data archiving or data management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Client ID: The client ID specified in the operation does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo, or the client may not have been created yet.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the ILM storage system may not be set up correctly, leading to references to non-existent clients.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or the ILM configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the client ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Client ID: Check the client ID being used in the operation. Ensure that it is correct and that the client exists in the SAP system.
  Create Client: If