How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON304 - Retention cleansing not running

ILM_STOR_MON304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Retention cleansing not running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON304 - Retention cleansing not running ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON304, which indicates that "Retention cleansing not running," typically relates to issues with the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) retention management process. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The ILM retention management might not be properly configured. This includes settings related to retention periods, data archiving, or the ILM object itself.
  Job Scheduling Problems: The background job responsible for executing the retention cleansing process may not be scheduled correctly or may have failed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the retention cleansing process may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system performance issues, that prevent the retention cleansing from running.
  Data Locking: If the data that needs to be cleansed is locked or in use, the process may not be able to