How To Fix ILM_STOR_WD817 - System collection

ILM_STOR_WD817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 817

• Message text: System collection

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ILM_STOR_WD817 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_WD817 typically relates to issues with the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) system, specifically concerning the storage of data. This error can occur during the execution of ILM-related processes, such as data archiving or data deletion.
  
  Cause:
  The ILM_STOR_WD817 error message usually indicates that there is a problem with the system collection process. This can be due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the ILM settings or the archiving object.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the request.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the ILM storage system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR_WD817 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the ILM configuration settings to ensure they are correctly set up. This includes