How To Fix LRM_RULE_EXEC310 - No matching 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: 310

• Message text: No matching rule found for audit area &4 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 valid rule was found for the current object instance for:
ILM Object:,,&V2&
Policy category:,,&V3&
Audit area:,,&V4&

How to fix this error?

Check the rules in <DS:TRAN.IRMPOL> Rule Maintenance</> in <ZK>
Information Retention Manager</> for the respective policies.
An audit area can contain several policies.
Complete the incomplete policies so that for the audit area above, at
least one matching rule from at least one live policy can always be
found.
Note that in case of inheritance, the inheriting rule is valid only as
follows: At least one bequeathing object instance with at least one
corresponding, valid rule from which the settings can be inherited must
be found for the inheriting object instance.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC310 - No matching rule found for audit area &4 of ILM object &2 ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC310 indicates that there is no matching rule found for the specified audit area of an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) object. This error typically arises in the context of ILM when the system is trying to execute a rule for data archiving or retention management, but it cannot find a corresponding rule that matches the specified criteria.
  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 settings, such as incorrect assignment of audit areas to rules.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or the configuration that prevent the system from finding the appropriate rule.
  Transport Issues: If the ILM rules were transported from one system to another, there might be issues with the transport that led to missing or incomplete rule definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Rule Definitions: Go to the ILM configuration and verify that the rules for the specified audit area are correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the ILM rules management transaction (e.g., ILM_RULES).
  Create or Modify Rules: If the rule does not exist, you will need to create it. If it exists but is not correctly configured, modify it to ensure it matches the required audit area.
  Review Audit Area Assignments: Ensure that the audit area is correctly assigned to the relevant ILM object and that the rules are linked properly.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the ILM configuration to identify any discrepancies or issues that need to be resolved.
  Transport Validation: If the rules were transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the ILM configuration settings in your SAP system, including how to define and manage rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Information Lifecycle Management for detailed instructions on setting up and managing ILM rules.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message LRM_RULE_EXEC310 and ensure that the appropriate rules are in place for your ILM objects.