How To Fix ILM_STOR_WD818 - Client missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Client missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_WD818 - Client missing ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_WD818 indicates that a client is missing in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or manage data in a client that is not properly configured or does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Client Configuration Issues: The client you are trying to access may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Missing Client: The client may have been deleted or not created at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified client.
  Transport Issues: If the client was supposed to be transported from another system, the transport may not have been executed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SCC4 to check if the client exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Client Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the client is properly configured. This includes checking the settings in the client profile and ensuring that it is set up for ILM.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the client. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after attempting to access the client.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the client was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful. You can use transaction code STMS to review transport requests.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue. Use transaction code SM21 to view the system log.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and client management for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP for managing data throughout its lifecycle, including archiving and deletion processes.
  Client Management in SAP: Understanding how clients work in SAP systems is crucial, as they represent separate environments (like development, testing, and production) within the same SAP instance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ILM_STOR_WD818 error effectively.