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

S_LRM_UI075 - Overview

• 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