How To Fix ICL648 - Vendor exclusion limit has been set to 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Vendor exclusion limit has been set to 0

What causes this issue?

You have set the upper threshold value for
<DS:DE.ICL_EXCLTHRSHLD_UP>vendor exclusion
</> to zero. This means that all vendors are excluded whose value for
the evaluation criterion in question is greater than zero.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL648 - Vendor exclusion limit has been set to 0 ?

  The SAP error message ICL648, which states "Vendor exclusion limit has been set to 0," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) or SAP Convergent Charging (CC) modules. This error indicates that the system has a configuration issue related to vendor exclusion limits, which are used to control the amount of invoicing or charging that can be processed for specific vendors.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the vendor exclusion limit being set to zero for a specific vendor in the system. This means that the system will not allow any transactions or invoicing for that vendor, which can lead to this error message being triggered when an attempt is made to process an invoice or charge related to that vendor.
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICL648 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Configuration:
  
  Go to the vendor master data in SAP and check the settings related to the exclusion limit.
  Ensure that the vendor's exclusion limit is set to a value greater than zero if you want to allow transactions for that vendor.
  
  
  
  Adjust Exclusion Limit:
  
  If the exclusion limit is indeed set to zero and you want to allow transactions, update the vendor's exclusion limit to a positive value.
  This can typically be done in the vendor master record or through the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Ensure that the business rules and policies regarding vendor exclusions are correctly defined and that the changes align with your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to make these changes, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor Purchasing Data) to modify vendor details.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICL648 error and allow transactions for the affected vendor.