How To Fix S_LRM_UI075 - &1 policies were not imported because they already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_LRM_UI - Information Retention Manager - Messages on WD UI

• Message number: 075

• Message text: &1 policies were not imported because they already exist

What causes this issue?

The policies being imported already exist in the system.

System Response

The policies are not imported. You can reselect them for importing in a
second step.

How to fix this error?

If you want to import an existing, live policy, enter a new policy
origin.
If you want to import an existing, non-live policy, select a new policy
origin or choose <LS>Add Rules</> if you want to attach the rules to an
existing policy.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_LRM_UI075 - &1 policies were not imported because they already exist ?

  The SAP error message S_LRM_UI075 indicates that there was an attempt to import policies into the system, but the import process was halted because the policies already exist in the system. This is a common issue when dealing with policy management in SAP, particularly in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Policies: The most straightforward cause is that the policies you are trying to import have the same identifiers or names as those already present in the system.
  Version Conflicts: If the policies being imported are older versions of policies that already exist, the system may prevent the import to avoid overwriting or creating inconsistencies.
  Import Process: The import process may not be set up to handle existing policies, leading to this error when duplicates are detected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Policies: Before importing, check the existing policies in the system to confirm whether the policies you are trying to import already exist. You can do this by navigating to the relevant policy management area in SAP.
  
  
  Modify Import File: If the policies already exist and you want to update them, consider modifying the import file to either:
  
  Remove the existing policies from the import file.
  Update the existing policies directly in the system instead of importing them.
  
  
  
  Use Different Identifiers: If you need to import new policies, ensure that they have unique identifiers or names that do not conflict with existing policies.
  
  
  Version Management: If you are dealing with different versions of policies, ensure that the versioning is handled correctly. You may need to delete the old version or update it instead of importing a new one.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to policy management and the import process for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  Error Handling: If the import process is part of a larger automated workflow, consider implementing error handling to manage such conflicts gracefully.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related error messages that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your policy imports in SAP.