How To Fix LRM033 - ILM object type &1 already active for audit area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 033

• Message text: ILM object type &1 already active for audit area &2

What causes this issue?

The GENERAL audit area is a general audit area with special runtime
logic.
Within an <ZK>available policy category</>, the GENERAL audit area and
another audit area cannot be <ZK>active</> at the same time. Either only
the GENERAL audit area can have the <ZK>active</> status or one or more
other audit areas. (This is not valid for the ILM object SN_META.
SN_META can be assigned to all audit areas without any restrictions.)

System Response

Setting the status of the GENERAL audit area to <ZK>active</> is not
possible.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the GENERAL audit area for a <ZK>permitted policy
category</>, you must first set the status for each remaining registered
audit areas to <ZK>not active</>.
Then you can set the status of the GENERAL audit area to <ZK>active</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM033 - ILM object type &1 already active for audit area &2 ?

  The SAP error message LRM033 indicates that an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object type is already active for a specific audit area. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to activate an ILM object that is already in use or has been activated previously for the specified audit area.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Activation: The ILM object type you are trying to activate is already active for the specified audit area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or the audit area setup.
  System State: The system might be in a state where it does not allow reactivation of the ILM object type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the ILM object type for the specified audit area. You can do this by navigating to the ILM configuration settings in SAP.
  Deactivate if Necessary: If you need to make changes, you may need to deactivate the ILM object type first before reactivating it. Ensure that this action aligns with your data management policies.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the ILM object type and audit area is correct. Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the setup.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and the specific object type for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the ILM configuration settings in your SAP system, as this will help you understand how object types and audit areas are managed.
  Audit Areas: Understand the concept of audit areas in ILM, as they define the scope of data management and retention policies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on ILM object management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.