How To Fix LRM_RULE_EXEC151 - No audit areas registered for policy category &3 of ILM object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RULE_EXEC - Runtime

• Message number: 151

• Message text: No audit areas registered for policy category &3 of ILM object &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

No rules can be determined for policy category &V3& of ILM object &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the Customizing for the <ZK>Information Retention Manager
</> is complete for policy category &V3& of ILM object &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC151 - No audit areas registered for policy category &3 of ILM object &2 ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC151 indicates that there are no audit areas registered for a specific policy category of an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a rule or policy that requires certain audit areas to be defined, but they are not set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Audit Areas: The primary cause of this error is that the audit areas required for the specified policy category are not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM settings or the policy category itself.
  Policy Category Not Active: The policy category you are trying to use may not be active or properly configured in the ILM framework.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Audit Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the section where audit areas are defined.
  Ensure that the necessary audit areas for the specified policy category are registered.
  
  
  
  Register Missing Audit Areas:
  
  If the required audit areas are not present, you will need to create and register them.
  This can typically be done through the ILM configuration transaction (e.g., ILM Customizing).
  
  
  
  Review Policy Category Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the policy category in question.
  Ensure that it is correctly configured and that all necessary components are active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for ILM to understand the requirements for audit areas and policy categories.
  This can provide insights into what specific audit areas are needed for your use case.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the execution of the rule or policy again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): This is a framework in SAP that helps manage data throughout its lifecycle, including archiving, retention, and deletion.
  Audit Areas: These are specific areas defined within ILM that allow for tracking and auditing of data management activities.
  Policy Categories: These are classifications used in ILM to group similar policies for data management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ILM consultant for further assistance, as they can provide more tailored support based on your specific system configuration and requirements.