How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE034 - Rule contains initial basic rule type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Rule contains initial basic rule type

What causes this issue?

Conditional rule &V1& contains an empty entry for the basic rule type.

System Response

The conditional rule is inconsistent and cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct conditional rule &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE034 - Rule contains initial basic rule type ?

  The SAP error message "SIC_NORM_ENGINE034 Rule contains initial basic rule type" typically occurs in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) when working with access control rules, particularly in the context of the Access Control module.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a rule defined in the SAP GRC system that contains an initial or empty basic rule type. This can happen if:
  
  A rule was created but not fully defined or saved correctly.
  There is a configuration issue where the rule does not have the necessary parameters or conditions set.
  The rule may have been inadvertently modified or corrupted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Rule Definition:
  
  Go to the rule definition in the SAP GRC system.
  Check if the rule has been defined correctly and ensure that all necessary parameters and conditions are set.
  
  
  
  Edit or Delete the Rule:
  
  If the rule is incomplete, you may need to edit it to add the required conditions or parameters.
  If the rule is not needed, consider deleting it to avoid further issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the rule is not being referenced by other rules or processes that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Rule:
  
  If the rule appears to be corrupted, you may want to delete it and recreate it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on rule creation and management in the GRC module.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP GRC Access Control: Understanding how rules are structured and managed within the GRC Access Control module can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Rule Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of rules and their configurations to ensure that all rules are set up correctly.
  Testing: After making changes to rules, always test them to ensure they work as expected and do not trigger any errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "SIC_NORM_ENGINE034 Rule contains initial basic rule type" error and ensure that your rules are correctly configured in the SAP GRC system.