How To Fix ICL_H018 - You cannot delete - cost estimate is already in benefit decision

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_H - Health Insurance

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You cannot delete - cost estimate is already in benefit decision

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the cost estimate because it has already been
transferred to the benefit decision, or it might have already been
approved. You can only delete it if you
firstly reverse the approval of the benefit decision.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_H018 - You cannot delete - cost estimate is already in benefit decision ?

  The SAP error message ICL_H018 indicates that you are trying to delete a cost estimate that is already associated with a benefit decision. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Insurance and Pension (ICL) module, where cost estimates are linked to various decisions and processes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the cost estimate you are attempting to delete has already been referenced in a benefit decision. In SAP, certain records are interlinked, and deleting one record that is referenced by another can lead to data integrity issues. Therefore, the system prevents the deletion to maintain consistency.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References: Verify if the cost estimate is indeed linked to any benefit decision. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transactions or reports that show the relationship between cost estimates and benefit decisions.
  
  
  Remove the Link: If you find that the cost estimate is linked to a benefit decision, you will need to either:
  
  Modify the benefit decision to remove the reference to the cost estimate.
  If applicable, delete the benefit decision itself if it is no longer needed (ensure that this is in line with your business processes).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding the management of cost estimates and benefit decisions to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to navigate through the cost estimates and benefit decisions. For example, you might use transaction codes like ICL_CE for cost estimates or ICL_BD for benefit decisions.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific instructions related to error ICL_H018.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to cost estimates and benefit decisions in the ICL module.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete cost estimates and benefit decisions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.