How To Fix ILM_STOR820 - Copying not possible: original table &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Copying not possible: original table &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

A table is to be copied in DDIC as another table. This is necessary, for
example, to create proxy tables for resource tables.
However, in this case the source table does not exist.

System Response

The procedure is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the source table was accidentally deleted. If not, this
may be a programming error.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR820 - Copying not possible: original table &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR820 indicates that there is an issue with the copying process in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) module. Specifically, the error states that the original table referenced in the operation does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to copy data from one table to another or when performing data archiving or deletion tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The most straightforward cause is that the original table (denoted as &1 in the error message) has been deleted or does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the configuration or the program that is trying to access the table.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the system from recognizing the table.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport landscape, the table might not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Table Existence: Check if the table exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look for the table.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the ILM process to ensure that the correct table names are being used.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Database Consistency: If you suspect database issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  Transport Review: If the issue is in a transport landscape, ensure that all necessary objects have been transported correctly and that the target system is up to date.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Information Lifecycle Management for more context on how data archiving and deletion processes work.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you have a support contract, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.