How To Fix ILM_STOR_CS021 - Start ID '&1' already exists

ILM_STOR_CS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Start ID '&1' already exists

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ILM_STOR_CS021 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_CS021, which states "Start ID '&1' already exists," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when there is an attempt to create a new start ID that conflicts with an existing one. This can happen during the archiving or data management processes where unique identifiers are required for the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to create a new start ID that has already been assigned to another archiving object or data set. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the system.
  A previous archiving process that did not complete successfully, leaving behind an existing start ID.
  Manual entry errors or misconfigurations in the archiving settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Start IDs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or ILM-related transactions to check the existing start IDs in the system. Look for the specific start ID