How To Fix LRM_RULE_EXEC201 - No rule found for audit area &4 of ILM object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RULE_EXEC - Runtime

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No rule found for audit area &4 of ILM object &2

What causes this issue?

Define a live rule for audit area &V4& (policy category &V3&) of ILM
object &V2&.

System Response

None of the live policies of audit area &V4& (policy category &V3&)
contain a rule for the current instance of ILM object &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person in your company who is responsible for the
corresponding rules.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC201 - No rule found for audit area &4 of ILM object &2 ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC201 indicates that there is no rule defined for the specified audit area of the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object. This error typically arises when the system is trying to execute a rule for an ILM object, but it cannot find a corresponding rule for the specified audit area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rule Definition: The most common cause is that the rule for the specified audit area has not been defined in the ILM configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the ILM object or the audit area that is being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the ILM configuration was transported from another system, the rules may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Missing Rule:
  
  Go to the ILM configuration in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant ILM object and audit area.
  Create or define the necessary rule for the audit area that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the ILM object and audit area are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the audit area you are trying to access is valid and corresponds to an existing rule.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary rules were included.
  If not, you may need to manually create the rules in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and the specific audit area for additional guidance on how to set up rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP that helps manage data throughout its lifecycle, including retention, archiving, and deletion.
  Audit Areas: Specific areas within ILM that require compliance and governance, often related to legal or regulatory requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.