How To Fix ILM_STOR_CS080 - Shared semaphore value overflow

ILM_STOR_CS080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Shared semaphore value overflow

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ILM_STOR_CS080 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_CS080 indicates a "Shared semaphore value overflow." This error typically occurs in the context of the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) component of SAP, which is responsible for managing data retention and archiving.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by a situation where the semaphore, which is a synchronization mechanism used to control access to a shared resource, has exceeded its maximum value. This can happen due to:
  
  High Concurrency: A large number of processes trying to access the same resource simultaneously, leading to contention and overflow.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the semaphore settings in the SAP system.
  Resource Leaks: Processes that do not release semaphores properly, leading to exhaustion of available semaphore values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR_CS080 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Semaphore Configuration:
  
  Review the semaphore settings in your SAP system. You may need to adjust the parameters related to semaphores in the instance profile.
  Look for parameters like rdisp/wp_no_btc