How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON116 - Maximum number &1 of active agents already reached

ILM_STOR_MON116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Maximum number &1 of active agents already reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON116 - Maximum number &1 of active agents already reached ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON116 indicates that the maximum number of active agents has been reached in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage monitoring. This typically occurs when the system is trying to start a new agent for processing, but the limit set for active agents has already been reached.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limit: The system has a predefined limit on the number of active agents that can run simultaneously. This limit is set to prevent resource exhaustion.
  Long-Running Processes: If there are long-running processes or agents that have not completed, they may occupy the available slots, preventing new agents from starting.
  System Load: High system load or resource contention can lead to delays in agent completion, causing the maximum limit to be reached.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Agents: Use transaction codes like ILM_STOR_MON to monitor the currently active agents. Identify any agents that are still running and check their status.
  Terminate Stuck Agents: If you find