How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON223 - Expected area for KPI '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Expected area for KPI '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON223 - Expected area for KPI '&1' ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON223, which states "Expected area for KPI '&1'", typically relates to issues in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage monitoring process. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific area for a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) but is unable to find it.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The expected area for the KPI may not be properly configured in the ILM settings.
  Missing Data: The data required for the KPI calculation might be missing or not properly loaded into the system.
  System Updates: Recent updates or changes in the system might have affected the configuration or data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for the KPI.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Verify the configuration settings for ILM in the SAP system. Ensure that the expected areas for the KPIs are correctly defined.
  Navigate to the ILM configuration settings and check if the KPI in question is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Verification:
  
  Check if the necessary data for the KPI is available in the system. This may involve running reports or queries to ensure that the data is present and correctly formatted.
  If data is missing, investigate the data loading processes to ensure that they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Review System Changes:
  
  If there have been recent updates or changes to the system, review those changes to see if they might have impacted the ILM configuration or data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant ILM data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and the specific KPI to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration or data information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Overview: Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) is a framework in SAP that helps manage data retention and archiving in compliance with legal and business requirements.
  KPI Definition: KPIs in ILM are metrics used to evaluate the performance of data management processes. Understanding the specific KPI that is causing the error can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ILM and the specific error message for patches or additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ILM error message ILM_STOR_MON223.