How To Fix ILM_STOR_WD204 - No collection or resource has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No collection or resource has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_WD204 - No collection or resource has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_WD204 indicates that no collection or resource has been deleted during an attempt to delete data in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) system. This error typically arises when a deletion request is made, but the system finds no eligible data to delete based on the specified criteria.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Eligible Data: The most common cause is that there are no data records that meet the criteria for deletion. This could be due to:
  
  The data has already been deleted.
  The data does not meet the retention criteria set in the ILM policy.
  The data is still within the retention period and cannot be deleted.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The ILM configuration might not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any data for deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion might not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion, leading to the system not processing the request.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the ILM system that prevent the deletion process from executing correctly.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Eligibility:
  
  Review the data that you are trying to delete and ensure that it meets the criteria for deletion as defined in your ILM policies.
  Use transaction codes like ILM_DATA or ILM_DELETION to check the status of the data.
  
  
  
  Review ILM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ILM policies and retention periods are correctly configured.
  Verify that the data classes and object types are correctly defined in the ILM settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform deletion operations.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Review the ILM deletion logs to see if there are any specific reasons why the deletion did not occur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for ILM to understand the specific requirements and configurations needed for data deletion.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a technical issue or bug.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Policies: Understand how ILM policies are defined and how they govern data retention and deletion.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ILM_DATA, ILM_DELETION, and SLG1 for logging and monitoring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ILM and the specific error message for patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ILM_STOR_WD204 error effectively.