How To Fix ILM_STOR_WD844 - Request entity too large

ILM_STOR_WD844 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Request entity too large

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ILM_STOR_WD844 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR_WD844, which states "Request entity too large," typically occurs when a request sent to the SAP system exceeds the maximum size limit that the system can handle. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when uploading large files or sending large amounts of data in a single request.
  Causes:
  
  File Size Limitations: The file or data being uploaded exceeds the maximum size allowed by the SAP system configuration.
  HTTP Request Size Limit: The web server or application server may have a configured limit on the size of HTTP requests.
  ILM Configuration: If you are using Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), there may be specific configurations that limit the size of requests related to archiving or data management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check and Increase Limits:
  
  Web Server Configuration: If you are using a web server (like Apache or Nginx) in front of your SAP system, check the configuration for request size limits (e.g., LimitRequestBody in Apache