How To Fix ILM_STOR838 - Exception while deleting data from &1 (&2)

ILM_STOR838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Exception while deleting data from &1 (&2)

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ILM_STOR838 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR838, which states "Exception while deleting data from &1 (&2)," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an issue with deleting data from an ILM store. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Data Locking Issues: The data you are trying to delete may be locked by another process or user, preventing the deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints, corruption, or other system errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the ILM store or the data retention policies may lead to errors during deletion.
  Data Integrity Violations: The data being deleted may be referenced by other objects, leading to integrity violations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the data you are trying to delete.