How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE098 - Conditional rule &1 has status "unchecked"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Conditional rule &1 has status "unchecked"

What causes this issue?

Conditional rule &V1& has status "unchecked".

System Response

The rule is checked every time it is executed. This results in a loss of
performance at runtime.

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

Check the rule in Customizing of the conditional rule with function
"Check" and set the correct status.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE098 - Conditional rule &1 has status "unchecked" ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE098 indicates that a conditional rule in the SAP system has a status of "unchecked." This typically occurs in the context of the SAP normalization engine, which is used for data validation and normalization processes.
  
  Cause:
  The "unchecked" status usually means that the conditional rule has not been validated or activated properly. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The rule may not have been fully configured or saved correctly.
  Missing Dependencies: The rule might depend on other rules or conditions that are not met or are also unchecked.
  Transport Issues: If the rule was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to check or activate the rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Rule Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code SICF for the normalization engine).
  Locate the conditional