How To Fix ICL_CF592 - A payment with a new business partner must be parked first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_CF - Insurance Solution Claims Settlement/Payment Financial Part

• Message number: 592

• Message text: A payment with a new business partner must be parked first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_CF592 - A payment with a new business partner must be parked first ?

  The SAP error message ICL_CF592 indicates that a payment cannot be processed because it involves a new business partner that has not yet been fully set up in the system. This is a common issue when dealing with new vendors or customers in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Insurance Contract Management (ICM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that any payment related to a new business partner must first be parked. This is a precautionary measure to ensure that all necessary data and validations are in place before finalizing the payment. The business partner may not have all the required information or configurations set up in the system, which can lead to inconsistencies or errors in financial transactions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Park the Payment:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are trying to process the payment.
  Instead of posting the payment directly, choose the option to "Park" the payment. This will allow you to save the payment document without finalizing it.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the business partner's master data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. This includes details like address, payment terms, and bank information.
  Make sure that the business partner is fully activated and has the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Configurations:
  
  Ensure that any necessary configurations related to the business partner are completed in the system. This may involve settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or other relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Post the Payment:
  
  Once the payment is parked and the business partner data is verified and corrected, you can then proceed to post the payment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Master Data: Ensure that the business partner is created and activated in the system. You can check this in the transaction code BP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBV0 (Park Document) and FBV5 (Post Parked Document).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICL_CF592 error and successfully process payments involving new business partners in SAP.