How To Fix LRM_RE003 - No policy type or name has been set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RE - LRM: Cross-Object Category Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No policy type or name has been set

What causes this issue?

The method for policy processing that was called requires the policy
type and the policy origin to be known. At least one of these attributes
has not been set.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The policy type and policy origin values must be set prior to calling
the method.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_RE003 - No policy type or name has been set ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RE003: No policy type or name has been set typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules, particularly when dealing with the configuration of storage policies or handling units. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid policy type or name for a specific operation, which is often related to the configuration of warehouse management or logistics processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the policy type or name has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the storage type, storage bin, or handling unit may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the policy settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the policy types and names are correctly defined.
  For example, check the settings under Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Define Storage Type or Define Storage Bin.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (like storage types, storage bins, and handling units) is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate policy types.
  Check if the handling unit or storage type being used in the transaction has a valid policy assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of policies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the policy type or name is being called and why it is not set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuration and troubleshooting related to Logistics Execution and Warehouse Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LRM_RE003 error in your SAP system.