How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON027 - Conversion of date '&1' and time '&2' to timestamp failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MON - [OBSOLETE] ILM Store: Monitoring Framework Messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Conversion of date '&1' and time '&2' to timestamp failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON027 - Conversion of date '&1' and time '&2' to timestamp failed ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON027 indicates that there was a failure in converting a date and time into a timestamp format. This typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system is trying to process or store data related to archiving or data retention.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date/Time Format: The date (&1) or time (&2) provided may not be in the expected format. This can happen if the date is not in the correct format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY) or if the time is not in a valid format (e.g., using a 12-hour format instead of a 24-hour format).
  Null or Empty Values: If either the date or time is null or empty, the conversion will fail.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system may be expecting a specific data type for the date and time fields, and if the provided values do not match, it can lead to conversion errors.
  Locale Settings: The system's locale settings may not match the format of the date and time being provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Verify that the date and time values being passed to the system are in the correct format. Ensure that they are not null or empty.
  Format Correction: If the date and time are in an incorrect format, convert them to the expected format before processing.
  Data Type Validation: Ensure that the data types of the date and time fields match what the system expects. For example, if the system expects a string, ensure that the input is indeed a string.
  Locale Settings: Check the locale settings of the SAP system and ensure that they align with the format of the date and time being used.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the conversion is failing and what values are being passed at that point.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the ILM module to understand the expected formats and data types for date and time fields.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or other SAP-related discussion boards for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.