How To Fix ILM_STOR_WD029 - Count of collections exceeds limit of &1 collections in the same path

ILM_STOR_WD029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_WD - ILM Storage: WebDAV Message Class

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Count of collections exceeds limit of &1 collections in the same path

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ILM_STOR_WD029 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_WD029 indicates that the number of collections in a specific path has exceeded the defined limit. This is related to the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) functionality in SAP, which is used for managing data retention and archiving.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the number of collections (which are essentially groups of archived data) in a particular storage path exceeds the maximum limit set in the system configuration. This limit is typically defined to ensure optimal performance and manageability of the archived data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the ILM storage path. You can do this in the ILM configuration transaction (e.g., ILM configuration in SAP GUI).
  Look for the parameter that defines the maximum number of collections allowed in a single path and adjust it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consolidate Collections:
  
  If possible, consolidate the collections to reduce the number of collections in