How To Fix ILM_STOR_CS051 - Plug-in of seq. num. '&1' for RunID '&2' can run only in background

ILM_STOR_CS051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Plug-in of seq. num. '&1' for RunID '&2' can run only in background

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ILM_STOR_CS051 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_CS051 indicates that a specific plug-in for a sequence number (seq. num.) and RunID cannot be executed in the foreground and must be run in the background. This error typically arises in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) processes, particularly when dealing with data archiving or data retention tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the operation you are trying to perform is designed to be executed in the background due to its complexity or the amount of data it processes. Some operations in SAP, especially those related to data management and archiving, are resource-intensive and can take a significant amount of time to complete. Running them in the foreground could lead to performance issues or timeouts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should run the specified operation in the background. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transaction: Go to the transaction that you