How To Fix ICL2253 - Link type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Link type &1 does not exist

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.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In IMG activity <ZK>Define Link Types</>, define the link type &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL2253 - Link type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ICL2253, which states "Link type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Insurance Management module, particularly when dealing with insurance contracts and their associated link types.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a link type that is not defined in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The link type may not have been set up in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the data where the link type is specified.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary link types may not have been included in the customization process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICL2253 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Link Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for link types in the SAP system. This is usually found under the Insurance Management module.
  Verify if the link type specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Link Type:
  
  If the link type is missing, you can create a new link type by following the appropriate configuration steps in the SAP system.
  If the link type exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Check the data entries where the link type is being referenced. Ensure that there are no typos or incorrect values being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on link types and their configuration in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to Insurance Management to access the configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify link types in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ICL2253 error and ensure that the necessary link types are correctly configured in your SAP system.