How To Fix S_LRM_UI078 - Policy &1 already exists as a live policy.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Policy &1 already exists as a live policy.

What causes this issue?

Live policies cannot be changed. You cannot add rules.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a different policy origin.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_LRM_UI078 - Policy &1 already exists as a live policy. ?

  The SAP error message S_LRM_UI078 indicates that you are trying to create or activate a policy that already exists as a live policy in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or similar modules where policies are used to manage system landscapes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create a new policy with the same name or identifier as an existing live policy.
  The system checks for uniqueness and finds that the policy you are trying to create already exists and is active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Policies:
  
  Navigate to the policy management section in your SAP system.
  Look for the policy with the name or identifier mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if it is indeed active or live.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Policy:
  
  If the existing policy is no longer needed, you can delete it or deactivate it.
  If you need to keep the existing policy, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Rename New Policy:
  
  If you want to create a new policy, consider using a different name or identifier that does not conflict with existing policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more information on policy management and naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Check for System Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no system locks or transactions that might be preventing changes to the existing policy.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S_LRM_UI078 error and successfully manage your policies in SAP.