How To Fix IBRO255 - Different broker or direct collections only allowed for premiums/claims

IBRO255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Different broker or direct collections only allowed for premiums/claims

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IBRO255 - Details

• The SAP error message IBRO255 indicates that there is a mismatch in the broker or direct collections settings for premiums or claims in the system. This error typically arises in the context of insurance or financial transactions where the system expects a certain configuration for handling premiums or claims based on the broker or direct collection method.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The error often occurs when the configuration for the broker or direct collection does not align with the transaction being processed. For example, if a premium is being processed through a broker, but the system is set up to handle it as a direct collection, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the broker or the customer may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how transactions are processed.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction (premium or claim) may not be compatible with the broker or direct