How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC168 - Retention policies not found for ILM Store '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Retention policies not found for ILM Store '&1'

What causes this issue?

There are no retention policies with the ILM Store &V1& defined as a
target storage medium.

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 <LS>ILM Policies </>(transaction <LS>IRMPOL</>).
2. <ZH>Based on your archiving strategy<(>,<)></> set ILM Store &V1& in
the retention rules.

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_MISC168 - Retention policies not found for ILM Store '&1' ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC168 indicates that the system is unable to find any retention policies associated with a specific Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) store. This can occur in scenarios where the ILM store is not properly configured or if the retention policies have not been defined or have been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Retention Policies: The most common cause is that there are no retention policies defined for the specified ILM store.
  Configuration Issues: The ILM store may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the retention policies.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or configuration that prevent the system from retrieving the policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Retention Policies:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the section for defining retention policies.
  Create a new retention policy that is applicable to the ILM store in question.
  
  
  
  Check ILM Store Configuration:
  
  Verify that the ILM store is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the ILM store is linked to the appropriate retention policies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the ILM store and its associated retention policies.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the ILM configuration to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like ILM_CHECK or ILM_CONFIG to help diagnose issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed steps on configuring ILM stores and retention policies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP that helps manage data retention and archiving based on business requirements.
  Retention Policies: Rules that define how long data should be retained and when it can be deleted or archived.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ILM_CONFIG, ILM_CHECK, and ILM_STORE to manage ILM settings effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_STOR_MISC168 error and ensure that your ILM store is properly configured with the necessary retention policies.