How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE085 - Basic rule type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Basic rule type does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE085 - Basic rule type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "SIC_NORM_ENGINE085 Basic rule type does not exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP normalization engine, which is used for data processing and validation. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a basic rule type that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rule Definition: The basic rule type that the system is trying to access has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the normalization settings or the rule set being used.
  Transport Issues: If the rule type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the rule type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rule Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICN (Normalization Engine) and check if the basic rule type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Rule Type:
  
  If the rule type is missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings.
  Ensure that the rule type is activated and available for use.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the normalization settings and ensure that the correct rule set is being referenced.
  Verify that all necessary components and dependencies are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the rule type was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  If there were issues during transport, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the normalization engine and the specific rule types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the normalization engine and rule types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SICN - Normalization Engine
  SICF - Activate/Deactivate Services (if related to web services)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.