How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON038 - Subtracting value '&1'(unit: '&2') from timestamp &3& to timestamp failed

ILM_STOR_MON038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Subtracting value '&1'(unit: '&2') from timestamp &3& to timestamp failed

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ILM_STOR_MON038 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON038 indicates that there was an issue when trying to subtract a value (likely a time duration) from a timestamp. This error typically arises in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when dealing with data archiving or retention policies.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Timestamp: The timestamp from which the value is being subtracted may not be valid or may not be in the expected format.
  Incorrect Value or Unit: The value being subtracted (e.g., days, hours) may not be appropriate for the operation, or the unit may not be recognized.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in data types, where the system expects a certain type but receives another.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ILM settings or the archiving process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR_MON038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Timestamp: Verify that the timestamp (&3)