How To Fix S_LRM_UI118 - Rule group &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Rule group &1 is not available

What causes this issue?

The specified rule group is not available for the selected ILM object.
The rule group must be entered in the customer-specific Customizing for
IRM and, if necessary, assigned to the object group of the ILM object.

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?

Use the value help of the Rule Group field, check the Customizing for
IRM (transaction IRM_CUST_CSS), or contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_LRM_UI118 - Rule group &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message S_LRM_UI118, which states "Rule group &1 is not available," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics and Risk Management (LRM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified rule group, which is essential for processing certain transactions or operations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Rule Group: The specified rule group does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the rule group not being created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the rule group.
  Incorrect Configuration: The rule group may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the rule group was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Rule Group Existence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check if the rule group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the rule group is correctly configured. Check the settings and parameters associated with the rule group.
  If you have access, review the configuration documentation to ensure all necessary steps were followed.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the rule group.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the rule group was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the rule group or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check database tables related to rule groups.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.