How To Fix LRM032 - Policy category with business key "&1" cannot be deregistered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Policy category with business key "&1" cannot be deregistered

What causes this issue?

This policy category can only be deregistered if no further dependencies
exist. There are, however, still dependent <ZK>result fields</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

First delete the dependent <ZK>result fields</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM032 - Policy category with business key "&1" cannot be deregistered ?

  The SAP error message LRM032 indicates that there is an issue with deregistering a policy category associated with a specific business key. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's License Management or similar modules where policies are applied to business objects.
  Cause:
  The error message "Policy category with business key '&1' cannot be deregistered" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Active Dependencies: The policy category you are trying to deregister may have active dependencies or associations with other objects or processes in the system. If there are active transactions or configurations that rely on this policy, deregistration will not be allowed.
  
  
  Incorrect Business Key: The business key specified in the error message may be incorrect or not exist in the system. This could happen due to a typo or if the policy was never registered correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to deregister the policy may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  System State: The system may be in a state that does not allow changes to policy categories, such as during a system upgrade or maintenance.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LRM032 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any active dependencies or associations with the policy category you are trying to deregister. You may need to deactivate or remove these dependencies first.
  
  
  Verify Business Key: Double-check the business key provided in the error message. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to an existing policy category in the system.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to deregister the policy category. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  System Status: Check if the system is in a state that allows changes to policy categories. If the system is undergoing maintenance or upgrades, you may need to wait until those processes are complete.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on handling policy categories.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to LRM032 or policy management in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you manage policy categories, such as those for License Management or Policy Administration.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on policy management and deregistration processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.