How To Fix S_LRM_UI137 - Policy &1 without rules cannot be set to the status Productive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Policy &1 without rules cannot be set to the status Productive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_LRM_UI137 - Policy &1 without rules cannot be set to the status Productive ?

  The SAP error message S_LRM_UI137 indicates that a policy (in this case, referred to as &1) is being attempted to be set to the status "Productive," but it cannot be done because the policy does not contain any rules. This is a common issue when working with policies in SAP, particularly in the context of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the policy you are trying to activate or set to "Productive" does not have any associated rules. In SAP, a policy must have at least one rule defined to be considered valid and to be set to a productive status. Without rules, the system cannot enforce any governance or compliance measures, which is why it prevents the transition to a productive state.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the policy has at least one rule defined. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Policy: Go to the policy in question and review its details. Ensure that it is indeed missing rules.
  
  
  Add Rules: If the policy is missing rules, you will need to create and add the necessary rules. This can typically be done in the policy management section of your SAP system. 
  
  
  Validate Rules: After adding rules, ensure that they are correctly defined and meet the requirements of the policy.
  
  
  Set to Productive: Once you have added the necessary rules, attempt to set the policy to "Productive" again.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: If there are any dependencies or prerequisites for the rules or the policy itself, ensure that they are met.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Policy Management: Familiarize yourself with the policy management functionalities in SAP, including how to create, edit, and manage rules.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the module you are working with (e.g., GRC, Risk Management) for detailed guidance on policy and rule management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create and modify policies and rules in your SAP environment.
  Testing: After making changes, it is a good practice to test the policy in a non-productive environment before moving it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully set the policy to a productive status.