How To Fix IRM_CUST_CSS022 - Rule Group already exists

IRM_CUST_CSS022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IRM_CUST_CSS - Message class for IRM_CUST_CSS

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Rule Group already exists

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IRM_CUST_CSS022 - Details

• The SAP error message IRM_CUST_CSS022: Rule Group already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or similar modules where rule groups are defined for data retention or archiving purposes. This error indicates that you are trying to create a rule group that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new rule group with a name that is already in use by an existing rule group.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the uniqueness of the rule group name due to caching or other internal issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Rule Groups: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where rule groups are managed (e.g., ILM configuration).
  Look for the list of existing rule groups and verify if the name you are trying to use is