How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC051 - Reading assignemnt of the origin '&1' to an administrative origin failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Reading assignemnt of the origin '&1' to an administrative origin failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC051 - Reading assignemnt of the origin '&1' to an administrative origin failed ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC051 indicates that there was a failure in reading the assignment of the specified origin (denoted by '&1') to an administrative origin. This error typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system is trying to access or manage data archiving or retention policies.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The administrative origin may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the administrative origin or the related data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary information.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the database that are causing the failure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the administrative origin is correctly configured in the ILM settings.
  Ensure that the origin specified in the error message exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the administrative origin.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the ILM configuration to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the status of archiving objects and their configurations.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Look for any related dumps in transaction ST22 that might indicate deeper system problems.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Information Lifecycle Management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving), ILM configuration transactions, and SLG1 (for logging).
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ILM_STOR_MISC051 error effectively.