How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC047 - Operating system command '&1' is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Operating system command '&1' is missing

What causes this issue?

Operating System Command &V1& does not exist.
If you use a file system instead of a database to store your data, you
need the command for working with the file system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Go to External Operating System Commands (transaction <LS>SM49</>) and
create the command &V1& according to the Installation and Configuration
Guide for the ILM Store.
Make sure that the Installation and Configuration Guide for the ILM
Store corresponds to the version of SAP NetWeaver and support package
stack of your system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC047 - Operating system command '&1' is missing ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC047 indicates that a required operating system command is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system attempts to execute a command that is not available in the operating system environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Command: The specific command referenced by &1 is not installed or not available in the system's PATH.
  Configuration Issues: The ILM configuration may reference a command that is not correctly set up or is misconfigured.
  Permissions: The user executing the command may not have the necessary permissions to run the command.
  Environment Variables: The environment variables may not be set correctly, leading to the command not being found.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Missing Command: Check the error message for the specific command that is missing (it will be indicated in place of &1).
  Install the Command: If the command is not installed, you will need to install it on the operating system. This may involve using package managers or downloading the necessary software.
  Check PATH Variable: Ensure that the directory containing the command is included in the system's PATH environment variable. You can check this by running echo $PATH (Linux/Unix) or echo %PATH% (Windows) in the command line.
  Permissions: Verify that the user executing the command has the necessary permissions to run it. You may need to adjust user permissions or run the command as a different user.
  Review ILM Configuration: Check the ILM configuration settings in SAP to ensure that they are correctly pointing to the right commands and paths.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM for any specific requirements or configurations needed for the commands being used.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to ILM and the specific command that is missing.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions or similar issues faced by other users.
  Operating System Documentation: Consult the documentation for your operating system for details on installing and configuring the required commands.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_STOR_MISC047 error and ensure that the necessary operating system commands are available for your SAP system.