How To Fix ILM_STOR_CS008 - Unexpected exception occurred: '&1'

ILM_STOR_CS008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_CS - ILM DB Store: Certification Suite Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Unexpected exception occurred: '&1'

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ILM_STOR_CS008 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_CS008, which states "Unexpected exception occurred: '&1'", typically indicates that an unexpected error has occurred in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage process. This error can arise from various underlying issues, and the specific cause can often be identified by examining the details of the exception message (the '&1' part).
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the ILM settings or storage system.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or corruption, can lead to unexpected exceptions.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the ILM process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or processing power can lead to unexpected exceptions during execution.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the ILM software or related components that trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into the specific cause