How To Fix ICL018 - Enter a claim date that is in the past

ICL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter a claim date that is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL018 - Enter a claim date that is in the past ?

  The SAP error message ICL018, which states "Enter a claim date that is in the past," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Claims Management module. This error indicates that the date you are trying to enter for a claim is not valid because it is set in the future or is not recognized as a valid claim date according to the system's rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The claim date you are trying to enter is set to a future date, which is not allowed.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that restrict claim dates to a certain range.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the date.
  Business Rules: The organization may have business rules that dictate that claims can only be entered for dates that have already occurred.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the date you are entering is indeed in the past. If you