How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON308 - Retention cleansing ended succesfully

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Retention cleansing ended succesfully

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON308 - Retention cleansing ended succesfully ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON308 indicates that a retention cleansing process has completed successfully. This message is not an error in the traditional sense; rather, it is an informational message that indicates that the process of cleansing data based on retention policies has been executed without issues.
  Cause:
  
  The message ILM_STOR_MON308 is generated when the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) retention cleansing job runs and completes its task of deleting or archiving data that is no longer needed based on the defined retention policies.
  
  Solution:
  Since this message indicates a successful completion, there is no action required to resolve an error. However, if you are looking to verify the results of the retention cleansing process, you can:
  
  
  Check the Job Log: Review the job log for the retention cleansing job to see details about what data was processed, how many records were deleted or archived, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  Review Retention Policies: Ensure that the retention policies are correctly defined and that they align with your organization's data management and compliance requirements.
  
  
  Monitor Data: After the cleansing process, monitor the relevant data to ensure that the expected records have been deleted or archived as per the retention policies.
  
  
  Schedule Regular Cleansing: If not already done, consider scheduling regular retention cleansing jobs to maintain data hygiene and compliance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): This is a framework in SAP that helps organizations manage their data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  
  Retention Policies: These are rules that define how long data should be retained and when it should be deleted or archived. Properly configured retention policies are crucial for effective data management.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving and retention processes in SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on ILM and retention management, including best practices and configuration steps.
  
  
  If you encounter any issues or unexpected results after the cleansing process, you may need to investigate further based on the specific context of your SAP environment.