How To Fix ILM_STOR_MBC087 - Target type for mbc_type: &1 and class_key: &2 Not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Target type for mbc_type: &1 and class_key: &2 Not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MBC087 - Target type for mbc_type: &1 and class_key: &2 Not found ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MBC087 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage system. Specifically, it suggests that the target type for the specified mbc_type (which refers to a specific type of ILM storage) and class_key (which is a key that identifies a specific class of data) cannot be found.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The target type for the specified mbc_type and class_key has not been configured in the ILM settings.
  Incorrect Class Key: The class key provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated or if there have been changes in the ILM configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified target type.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Verify that the target type for the specified mbc_type and class_key is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the necessary ILM storage objects are created and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Class Key:
  
  Confirm that the class_key you are using is valid and exists in the system.
  You can check the relevant ILM classes in the ILM configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Steps:
  
  If there have been recent changes or migrations, review the steps taken to ensure that all necessary configurations were applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the ILM storage and the specified target type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for ILM to understand the specific requirements for configuring target types and class keys.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  ILM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the ILM configuration settings in your SAP system, including how to define and manage storage types and class keys.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) to access ILM-related settings and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ILM_STOR_MBC087 error in your SAP system.