How To Fix ILM_STOR841 - Invalid: Administrative <- operative ORIGIN &1 not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Invalid: Administrative <- operative ORIGIN &1 not unique

What causes this issue?

In the table TILM_STOR_CL_OA, the operative origins are assigned to the
administrative origins. Only one operative origin may be assigned to
exactly one administrative origin. This is ensured via the API that you
must use to write the entries.
However, if you use a report with INSERT or if you use SM30, you can
create constellations with which an operative origin is assigned to
multiple administrative origins. The table structure makes this
possible.

System Response

As this is an invalid data constellation that is not resolved
automatically, the execution of the process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Open table TILM_STOR_CL_OA with transaction SM30 and
clean up the database inconsistencies.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR841 - Invalid: Administrative <- operative ORIGIN &1 not unique ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR841 indicates that there is an issue with the uniqueness of the origin in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage. Specifically, the message states that the administrative origin is not unique when compared to the operative origin.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where there are multiple entries or records in the ILM storage that have the same administrative origin but differ in their operative origins. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Duplication: There may be duplicate entries in the ILM storage system.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the ILM setup that lead to non-unique entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in non-unique entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR841 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like ILM_STOR or relevant ILM reports to identify duplicate entries in the ILM storage.
  Look for records with the same administrative origin and check their operative origins.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or merge the duplicate entries to ensure that each administrative origin is unique.
  Ensure that the data being stored adheres to the uniqueness constraints defined in your ILM configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the ILM configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes reviewing the rules for data archiving and retention.
  Make sure that the settings for administrative and operative origins are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights into the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP that helps manage data throughout its lifecycle, including archiving, retention, and deletion.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ILM_STOR, SARA, and others that are used for managing ILM data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ILM and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ILM_STOR841 error in your SAP system.