How To Fix S_LRM_UI131 - The policy contains an empty rule.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 131

• Message text: The policy contains an empty rule.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_LRM_UI131 - The policy contains an empty rule. ?

  The SAP error message S_LRM_UI131 indicates that there is a policy in the system that contains an empty rule. This typically occurs in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) or other modules that utilize rules and policies for compliance and risk management.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more rules within a policy that do not have any conditions or actions defined. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete configuration of the policy.
  Manual errors during the creation or modification of the policy.
  System issues or bugs that may lead to the creation of empty rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Policy: Determine which policy is causing the error. This can usually be found in the error message details or by checking recent changes made to policies.
  
  
  Review the Rules: Access the policy in the SAP system and review all the rules associated with it. Look for any rules that are empty (i.e., they do not have any conditions or actions defined).
  
  
  Edit or Delete Empty Rules:
  
  If you find an empty rule, you can either:
  
  Delete the empty rule if it is not needed.
  Edit the rule to add the necessary conditions and actions if it is supposed to be part of the policy.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the policy and check if the error persists.
  
  
  Test the Policy: After saving, test the policy to ensure that it functions correctly without any errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to modify the policy or if the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit policies and rules in the SAP system.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the policy and rule management in SAP GRC or the specific module you are working with to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message S_LRM_UI131 and ensure that your policies are correctly configured.