How To Fix ICL853 - Category &1 values cannot be offset against category &2 values

ICL853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Category &1 values cannot be offset against category &2 values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL853 - Category &1 values cannot be offset against category &2 values ?

  The SAP error message ICL853 indicates that there is an issue with the offsetting of values between different categories in the Intercompany Loan (ICL) module. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to offset values from one category (Category &1) against values from another category (Category &2), which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Category Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the categories involved in the transaction are not compatible for offsetting. For example, you might be trying to offset a loan amount against an interest amount, which are categorized differently.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define which categories can be offset against each other. If these settings are not correctly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the transaction creation can also lead to this error, where the wrong categories are assigned to the amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Category Definitions: