How To Fix LRM019 - Other policy categories already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Other policy categories already exist

What causes this issue?

Beyond the <ZK>GENERAL</> audit area, no additional assignments of
special policy categories are allowed for a <ZK>permitted policy
category</>.

System Response

The <ZK>GENERAL</> audit area cannot be assigned.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the <ZK>GENERAL</> audit area exclusively, you must
first delete all assignments of special audit areas for the
corresponding <ZK>permitted policy categories</>. Then you can assign
the <ZK>GENERAL</> audit area.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM019 - Other policy categories already exist ?

  The SAP error message LRM019, which states "Other policy categories already exist," typically occurs in the context of managing policy categories within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to logistics or materials management. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a policy category that conflicts with existing categories.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Policy Categories: You are trying to create a new policy category that already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the policy settings or categories that leads to conflicts.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the creation of new categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LRM019 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Policy Categories:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where policy categories are managed.
  Review the list of existing policy categories to ensure that the one you are trying to create does not already exist.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Categories:
  
  If a duplicate category exists, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing category is no longer needed, you may delete it, but ensure that this action does not affect other processes or data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to policy categories to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that there are no conflicting settings that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing policy categories in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with policy management, such as SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to LRM019 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the LRM019 error and implement a solution to resolve it.