How To Fix ICL2256 - As a reference claim, specify a different claim from the open claim

ICL2256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: As a reference claim, specify a different claim from the open claim

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL2256 - As a reference claim, specify a different claim from the open claim ?

  The SAP error message ICL2256, which states "As a reference claim, specify a different claim from the open claim," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Claims Management module. This error indicates that when you are trying to create or process a claim, the system has detected that the reference claim you are trying to use is the same as the claim that is currently open or being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Claim Issue: You are attempting to reference a claim that is already open or in process. The system requires that the reference claim be different from the current claim to avoid circular references or conflicts.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the claim number, leading to the selection of the same claim as both the current and reference claim.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or rules set up in the SAP system that enforce this