How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON507 - Type &1 is not a known data type

ILM_STOR_MON507 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 507

• Message text: Type &1 is not a known data type

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ILM_STOR_MON507 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON507, which states "Type &1 is not a known data type," typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when the system encounters an unrecognized or unsupported data type during operations related to data archiving or retention management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The error is often caused by an invalid or unrecognized data type being referenced in the ILM configuration or during the execution of an ILM-related transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the ILM settings, such as incorrect definitions of data types in the ILM object or archiving object.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that introduce new data types, they may not be properly registered or recognized by the ILM framework.
  Missing Updates: The system may be missing necessary updates or patches that define or support certain data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Type Definitions: Verify the data type definitions in the