How To Fix ICL2157 - Date definitions do not match periods in the benefit items

ICL2157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL2 - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Date definitions do not match periods in the benefit items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL2157 - Date definitions do not match periods in the benefit items ?

  The SAP error message ICL2157, which states "Date definitions do not match periods in the benefit items," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Insurance and Pension (ICL) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the date definitions set for a benefit item and the periods that are defined for that item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The start and end dates of the benefit item do not align with the defined periods in the system. This could happen if the benefit item is set up with dates that fall outside the expected range.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the benefit items or the periods that are defined in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or modifying benefit items can lead to inconsistencies in date definitions.
  Changes in Period Definitions: If the periods have been changed or redefined after the benefit items were