How To Fix ILM_STOR_MBC138 - ***--- General CX_ILM_STOR_MBC_EXCEPTION messages ---***

ILM_STOR_MBC138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: ***--- General CX_ILM_STOR_MBC_EXCEPTION messages ---***

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ILM_STOR_MBC138 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MBC138, which falls under the category of CX_ILM_STOR_MBC_EXCEPTION, typically indicates an issue related to the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage process. This error can occur during the archiving or deletion of data in the ILM framework.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of ILM settings or archiving objects.
  Data Integrity Problems: Issues with the data being archived or deleted, such as missing or inconsistent data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving or deletion.
  Technical Errors: System or database errors that prevent the successful execution of the ILM process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR_MBC138 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the ILM configuration settings in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up for the archiving objects you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1)