How To Fix ILM_STOR_CS216 - Data element '&1' does not exist

ILM_STOR_CS216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Data element '&1' does not exist

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ILM_STOR_CS216 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_CS216, which states "Data element '&1' does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system is trying to access a data element that is not defined or is not available in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element referenced in the error message (represented by &1) does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a configuration issue, a missing transport, or an inconsistency in the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ILM configuration may be pointing to a data element that has been deleted or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the data element may not have been included in the transport request.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, the data element may not have been created or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Element: Verify if the data element