How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC059 - Default operational origin '&1' cannot be set as administrative origin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Default operational origin '&1' cannot be set as administrative origin

What causes this issue?

Origin &V1& is reserved as a default operational origin. It cannot be
set as an administrative origin.

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?

1. In <LS>Customizing </>(transaction <LS>SPRO</>) under <LS>Application
Server </>-> <LS>Basis Services </>-> <LS>Information Lifecycle
Management</> -> <LS>ILM Store </>-> choose <LS>Define Settings for
Administrative Customizing</>.
2. Delete the client where &V1& is set as an administrative origin.
3. Assign the operational origin &V1& to the client with the
administrative origin &V2&.

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_MISC059 - Default operational origin '&1' cannot be set as administrative origin ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC059 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the operational origin in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) system. Specifically, it states that the default operational origin cannot be set as an administrative origin. This typically occurs when there is a conflict in the settings or when the system is trying to assign an operational origin that is not permitted to be used as an administrative origin.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The operational origin you are trying to set as an administrative origin may already be defined in a way that does not allow it to be used as an administrative origin.
  System Restrictions: Certain operational origins are restricted from being used as administrative origins due to system design or business rules.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the ILM configuration that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for operational and administrative origins in the ILM settings. Ensure that the operational origin you are trying to set is allowed to be used as an administrative origin.
  Modify Settings: If the operational origin is not meant to be an administrative origin, consider creating a new administrative origin that meets the requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for ILM to understand the rules and restrictions regarding operational and administrative origins.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the ILM configuration settings, especially those related to operational and administrative origins.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider additional training or resources on ILM to better understand its components and how they interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.