How To Fix ICL647 - Priority &1 does not follow directly from the next priority downwards

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Priority &1 does not follow directly from the next priority downwards

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The <DS:DE.ICL_EVALPRIORITY>priorities</> that you selected do not
follow directly on from one another.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose the number values for priorities such that there are no gaps in
the number sequence beginning with 1.
You can select the same priority for several
<DS:DE.ICL_EVALCRITERION>evaluation criteria</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL647 - Priority &1 does not follow directly from the next priority downwards ?

  The SAP error message ICL647 indicates that there is an issue with the priority settings in the condition records for pricing or condition types in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the priority assigned to a certain condition does not follow the expected sequence from the next lower priority. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when configuring pricing conditions in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module or in other areas where condition records are used.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Priority Assignment: The priority assigned to a condition record is not in the correct order. For example, if you have a condition with priority 2, the next condition should have a priority of 1 or 3, but not 4 or any other number that disrupts the sequence.
  Manual Changes: If priorities were manually changed or adjusted without following the logical sequence, it can