How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC068 - Origin '&1': connection ID '&2' cannot connect to '&3' storage

ILM_STOR_MISC068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Origin '&1': connection ID '&2' cannot connect to '&3' storage

What causes this issue?

The connection test for connection ID &V2& with connection type &V3& has
not been successful.

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?

Check the viability of the storage media defined by connection ID &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC068 - Origin '&1': connection ID '&2' cannot connect to '&3' storage ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC068 indicates that there is an issue with the connection to a storage system in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to the specified storage destination, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the storage system.
  Configuration Errors: The connection settings (like host, port, or credentials) for the storage system may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Storage System Unavailability: The storage system might be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used to connect to the storage may not have the necessary permissions.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security groups may be blocking the connection to the storage system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the SAP system can reach the storage system. You can use