How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON123 - Multiple run of agent '&1' detected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Multiple run of agent '&1' detected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON123 - Multiple run of agent '&1' detected ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON123 indicates that there is a problem with the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage monitoring agent. Specifically, it suggests that multiple instances of the same agent are running simultaneously, which can lead to conflicts and unexpected behavior in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the ILM storage monitoring agent is designed to run as a single instance. If the agent is triggered to run multiple times concurrently, it can lead to resource contention and potential data integrity issues. This situation can occur due to:
  
  Manual Triggering: The agent may have been manually started multiple times.
  Scheduled Jobs: There may be overlapping scheduled jobs that trigger the agent.
  System Errors: Previous instances of the agent may not have terminated properly, leaving orphaned processes running.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR_MON123 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Running Instances:
  
  Use transaction SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check for any running instances of the ILM storage monitoring agent.
  Identify and terminate any duplicate or orphaned processes.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Check the job scheduling in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if there are any overlapping jobs that might be triggering the agent multiple times.
  Adjust the scheduling to ensure that the agent runs only once at a time.
  
  
  
  Restart the Agent:
  
  If necessary, stop the agent and restart it to ensure that it is running correctly without any conflicts.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about why multiple instances are being triggered.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the ILM storage monitoring agent to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no misconfigurations leading to multiple triggers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or patches that may address this problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  ILM Documentation: Review the official SAP ILM documentation for best practices on configuring and managing ILM agents.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_STOR_MON123 error and ensure that the ILM storage monitoring agent operates correctly without conflicts.