How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE007 - Basic rule type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Basic rule type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE007 - Basic rule type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "SIC_NORM_ENGINE007 Basic rule type &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or when working with the normalization engine in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a basic rule type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The basic rule type specified in the error message is not configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Rule Type: The rule type being referenced may have been mistyped or is not valid in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary definitions for the basic rule type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the rule type, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where basic rule types are defined.
  Verify that the basic rule type specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Rule Type:
  
  Ensure that the rule type being used is spelled correctly and is valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the basic rule type. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the basic rule types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  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 (Customizing), SICF (HTTP Service Maintenance), or others relevant to your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community or other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.