How To Fix CMS_OMS_BP_LNK025 - Mandatory insurance type &1 missing for this entity object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_OMS_BP_LNK - Business Partner Service Link

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Mandatory insurance type &1 missing for this entity object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_OMS_BP_LNK025 - Mandatory insurance type &1 missing for this entity object ?

  The SAP error message CMS_OMS_BP_LNK025 indicates that a mandatory insurance type is missing for a specific entity object in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing business partner (BP) data, particularly when dealing with insurance-related information in the SAP Customer Management System (CMS) or SAP Insurance modules.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A business partner (such as a customer or vendor) is being processed, and the system expects a specific insurance type to be linked to that entity.
  The required insurance type has not been defined or is missing in the configuration for that business partner.
  There may be a configuration issue in the insurance settings or the business partner master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data in SAP.
  Verify if the required insurance type is assigned to the business partner. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Define Insurance Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for insurance types in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the mandatory insurance types are defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Insurance Type:
  
  If the insurance type is defined but not assigned, you can assign it to the relevant business partner.
  This can usually be done in the business partner maintenance transaction (e.g., BP transaction code).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to insurance in the SAP system. This may involve looking at customizing settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that all necessary settings for insurance types and their mandatory status are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to business partner management and insurance types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data and insurance configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant SAP modules.