How To Fix ICL273 - Benefit type &1 is not valid for coverage &2. Enter valid values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Benefit type &1 is not valid for coverage &2. Enter valid values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL273 - Benefit type &1 is not valid for coverage &2. Enter valid values ?

  The SAP error message ICL273 indicates that there is an issue with the benefit type and coverage combination in the context of the SAP Insurance Management module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid mapping between the specified benefit type and the coverage type in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Benefit Type: The benefit type specified in the transaction does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Invalid Coverage Type: The coverage type specified may not be valid for the benefit type being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the insurance module where the relationship between benefit types and coverage types has not been properly defined.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the benefit type or coverage type entered by the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in SPRO) and verify that the benefit type and coverage type are correctly defined and linked.
  Ensure that the benefit type is valid for the specified coverage type.
  
  
  
  Validate Input:
  
  Double-check the values entered for both the benefit type and coverage type. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  Use the F4 help (search help) in the input fields to select valid values.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the insurance policy or contract to ensure that the benefit type and coverage type are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the insurance module for guidance on valid combinations of benefit types and coverage types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the insurance module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in navigating to the configuration or master data areas (e.g., SPRO for configuration, or specific transaction codes for insurance management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data in the insurance module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ICL273 error message in SAP.