How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON_CSV118 - '&1' is not a data type

ILM_STOR_MON_CSV118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MON_CSV - [OBSOLETE] ILM Store: CSV Output Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: '&1' is not a data type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON_CSV118 - '&1' is not a data type ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON_CSV118 indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a specific context, likely related to Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) and storage monitoring. The message suggests that the system encountered a value or parameter that it does not recognize as a valid data type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The error typically arises when a parameter or field is expected to be of a certain data type (e.g., integer, string, date) but receives a value that does not conform to that type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or in the data storage configuration that leads to the system not recognizing the data type.
  Data Corruption: If the data being processed is corrupted or improperly formatted, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the ILM area, they might be causing the issue by passing