How To Fix LRM235 - Available policy category &1 cannot be accessed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Available policy category &1 cannot be accessed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM235 - Available policy category &1 cannot be accessed ?

  The SAP error message LRM235, which states "Available policy category &1 cannot be accessed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's License Management or Resource Management modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to access a specific policy category that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified policy category.
  Configuration Problems: The policy category may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the policy category was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the policy category. You can do this by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU53 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the policy categories and ensure that the category in question is correctly set up and active. You can check this in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Look at the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the policy category was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific policy category to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check), SPRO (Customizing), SM21 (System Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to LRM235 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or patches that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the LRM235 error in your SAP system.