How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC023 - ICF service '&1' is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: ICF service '&1' is not active

What causes this issue?

ICF service &V1& is not active.

System Response

The service does not handle any incoming HTTP requests.

How to fix this error?

Run transaction <LS>SICF</> and activate the service.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC023 - ICF service '&1' is not active ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC023 indicates that an ICF (Internet Communication Framework) service required for the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) functionality is not active. This can prevent certain ILM operations from being performed, such as archiving or data management tasks.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the specific ICF service that is needed for ILM operations is either not activated or has been deactivated in the SAP system. Each ICF service corresponds to a specific functionality, and if it is not active, the system cannot process requests that depend on that service.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to activate the required ICF service. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the ICF Services:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Find the Service:
  
  In the ICF services tree, navigate to the path where the ILM service is located. The service name will be indicated in the error message as &1. For example, if the error message specifies ILM_SERVICE, look for that service in the tree.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Right-click on the service and select Activate Service. If the service is already active, you may want to check if it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate ICF services. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After activation, you can test the service by accessing it through a web browser or using the appropriate transaction in SAP to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Restart the ICF Services:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to restart the ICF services or the entire SAP system to ensure that changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ICF Services Overview: ICF services are used to expose SAP functionality over HTTP/S. They are essential for web-based applications and services.
  ILM Overview: Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) is a framework in SAP that helps manage data throughout its lifecycle, including archiving, retention, and deletion.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SICF: To manage ICF services.
  SARA: To manage archiving objects and ILM-related tasks.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on ILM and ICF services.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider checking the SAP Notes or contacting SAP support for further assistance.