How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON_CSV121 - Default setup of monitor failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Default setup of monitor failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON_CSV121 - Default setup of monitor failed ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON_CSV121 indicates that there was a failure in the default setup of the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage monitor. This error can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The ILM storage monitor may not be properly configured, leading to failures during the setup process.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the setup may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database connection or the database itself that prevent the monitor from being set up correctly.
  Missing Components: Required components or packages for ILM may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the ILM storage monitor. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Use transaction codes like SICF to check the configuration of the ILM services.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to set up and manage the ILM storage monitor. You may need to assign additional roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues.
  Review the database logs for any errors that might indicate underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Components:
  
  Verify that all required components for ILM are installed and activated. You can check this in the SAP system using transaction SPAM or SAINT.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for ILM to ensure that all prerequisites and steps for setting up the storage monitor are followed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ILM_MONITOR, SICF, SLG1, and SPAM.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ILM storage monitor setup failure.