How To Fix ICL_H289 - Client &1 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_H - Health Insurance

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Client &1 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_H289 - Client &1 not available ?

  The SAP error message "ICL_H289 Client &1 not available" typically indicates that the specified client (represented by &1) is not available for the operation you are trying to perform. This can occur in various contexts, such as when accessing a client in a multi-client environment or when trying to execute a transaction that requires a specific client configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Client Not Created: The client you are trying to access has not been created in the SAP system.
  Client Deactivated: The client exists but has been deactivated or is not currently available for use.
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified client.
  Incorrect Client Number: The client number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent access to the client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Client Existence:
  
  Use transaction SCC4 to check if the client exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Client Activation:
  
  If the client exists but is not active, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in transaction SCC4.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the client. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your security administrator.
  
  
  
  Correct Client Number:
  
  Double-check the client number you are using to ensure it is correct. Ensure that you are not using a test client number in a production environment or vice versa.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If there are configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is set up correctly and that there are no underlying issues affecting client availability.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems, ensure that the transport routes are correctly configured and that the client is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCC5: Client Copy
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to client management and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on client management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.