How To Fix ICL_CUST_ASSIGN001 - Enter a permitted link category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_CUST_ASSIGN - Checks on Customizing (Claim Link)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter a permitted link category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_CUST_ASSIGN001 - Enter a permitted link category ?

  The SAP error message ICL_CUST_ASSIGN001 with the description "Enter a permitted link category" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Insurance module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of insurance contracts and their associated link categories.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Invalid Link Category: The link category you are trying to enter is not defined or permitted in the system configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The link category may not be properly assigned to the relevant insurance product or contract type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect data entry when specifying the link category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Link Categories:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the insurance module.
  Verify the list of permitted link categories. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (usually through SPRO) and checking the settings under the insurance contract configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign Link Category:
  
  Ensure that the link category you