How To Fix ILM_STOR_MBC051 - MBC 'START' Type multiple times in queue for URI_ID '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MBC - ILM Store: MBC Message Class

• Message number: 051

• Message text: MBC 'START' Type multiple times in queue for URI_ID '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MBC051 - MBC 'START' Type multiple times in queue for URI_ID '&1' ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MBC051 indicates that there is an issue with the ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) storage process, specifically related to the message queue for a particular URI_ID. The error suggests that the system has encountered multiple entries of the same message type ('START') in the queue for the specified URI_ID, which can lead to processing issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Messages: The error typically arises when the same message is queued multiple times for processing. This can happen due to:
  
  A system or application error that causes the same message to be sent multiple times.
  A configuration issue in the ILM setup that leads to repeated entries.
  Network or communication issues that cause retries of the same operation.
  
  
  
  Processing Delays: If the processing of messages is delayed or if there are performance issues, it may lead to the same message being queued multiple times.
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to handle the same message simultaneously,