How To Fix ILM_STOR_EVENT017 - No active events have been found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_EVENT - ILM Store: Event Mechanism Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No active events have been found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_EVENT017 - No active events have been found ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_EVENT017 indicates that there are no active events found for the specified criteria in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) system. This error typically arises when trying to execute a process that requires active events, such as archiving or data deletion, but the system cannot find any relevant events to process.
  Causes:
  
  No Active Events: The most straightforward cause is that there are genuinely no active events in the system that match the criteria you are using.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to search for events may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no results being returned.
  Event Expiration: Events may have expired or been processed already, leading to their removal from the active event list.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ILM settings that prevent events from being created or recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Event Creation: Ensure that events are being created correctly in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant ILM configuration and logs.
  Review Selection Criteria: Re-evaluate the selection criteria you are using to search for events. Make sure they are broad enough to capture existing events.
  Check Event Status: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or ILM related transactions to check the status of events and see if they are still active.
  Configuration Review: Review the ILM configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the necessary background jobs are running.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific guidance on handling this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving), SARI (for information lifecycle management), and ILM transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to ILM and this specific error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it is impacting business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ILM_STOR_EVENT017 error in your SAP system.