How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC151 - No ILM Store exists in SRS administration for ICF service '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: No ILM Store exists in SRS administration for ICF service '&1'

What causes this issue?

The ILM Store is not defined in the Storage and Retention Services (SRS)
store administration for the ICF service <ZK>&V1&</> on the host
<ZK>&V2&.</>

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. Go to the ILM SRS store administration (transaction <LS>ILMSTOREADM
</>).
2. Create a definition of the ILM Store. The <LS>HTTP Connection
</>field must contain an RFC destination of type <LB>G</> that
corresponds to the target ILM Store.

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_MISC151 - No ILM Store exists in SRS administration for ICF service '&1' ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC151 indicates that there is no Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) store configured in the System Retention Service (SRS) administration for the specified Internet Communication Framework (ICF) service. This error typically arises when attempting to access or manage data that is expected to be stored in an ILM store, but the necessary configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ILM Store Configuration: The ILM store has not been defined for the specified ICF service in the SRS administration.
  Incorrect ICF Service Name: The ICF service name provided in the error message may be incorrect or not properly registered.
  SRS Configuration Issues: There may be broader configuration issues with the SRS or ILM settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ICF Service:
  
  Verify that the ICF service name mentioned in the error message is correct. You can do this by navigating to the ICF service configuration in transaction SICF.
  Ensure that the service is activated.
  
  
  
  Configure ILM Store:
  
  Go to the SRS administration transaction, typically accessed via SRS_ADMIN or through the relevant ILM configuration transaction.
  Check if an ILM store is defined for the ICF service in question. If not, you will need to create a new ILM store.
  Define the ILM store with the necessary parameters, ensuring it is linked to the correct ICF service.
  
  
  
  Check ILM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the ILM settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. This includes checking the ILM policies and retention periods.
  You can use transaction ILM to review and manage ILM settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for detailed guidance on configuring ILM stores and SRS settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP for managing data retention and archiving.
  SRS (System Retention Service): A service that manages the retention of data in accordance with legal and business requirements.
  ICF (Internet Communication Framework): A framework that allows SAP systems to communicate over the internet and manage web services.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP Basis or ILM expert for further assistance.