How To Fix LRM_RULE_EXEC101 - Policy category &3 for ILM object &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RULE_EXEC - Runtime

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Policy category &3 for ILM object &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC101 - Policy category &3 for ILM object &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC101 indicates that there is an issue with the policy category for an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object. Specifically, the message states that the policy category specified (represented by &3) for the ILM object (represented by &2) could not be found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Policy Category: The specified policy category does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or because the policy was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ILM object may be incorrectly configured to reference a non-existent policy category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the policy category.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a landscape (e.g., Development, Quality, Production), the policy category may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Policy Category: Verify that the policy category specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the ILM configuration settings and checking the list of available policy categories.
  Create or Restore Policy Category: If the policy category does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Review ILM Object Configuration: Ensure that the ILM object is correctly configured to reference the appropriate policy category. This may involve checking the settings in the ILM configuration.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the action has the necessary authorizations to access the policy category.
  Transport Check: If the issue is related to a transport, ensure that the policy category has been properly transported to the target system. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the ILM configuration settings in SAP, which can be accessed through transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) and ILM-related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Information Lifecycle Management for best practices and guidelines on configuring policy categories and ILM objects.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.