How To Fix ICL_LIT009 - Liability &1 does not exist (litigation &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_LIT - FS-CM: Litigation

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Liability &1 does not exist (litigation &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_LIT009 - Liability &1 does not exist (litigation &2) ?

  The SAP error message ICL_LIT009 indicates that a liability associated with a specific litigation case does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Claims Management or Litigation Management modules, where the system is trying to access or process a liability that has not been defined or recorded.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Liability Record: The most common cause is that the liability record for the specified litigation case has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Case Reference: The litigation case number referenced in the transaction may be incorrect or does not correspond to an existing case in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corruption.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the liability records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Liability Records: Verify if the liability record exists for the specified litigation case. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the database for the liability associated with the litigation case.
  Create Liability Record: If the liability does not exist, you may need to create a new liability record for the litigation case. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify Case Number: Double-check the litigation case number you are using to ensure it is correct and corresponds to an existing case.
  Data Consistency Check: Run any necessary data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the database.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and manage liability records. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Claims Management and Litigation Management, such as ICL01 (Create Claim), ICL02 (Change Claim), and ICL03 (Display Claim).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Claims Management and Litigation Management for detailed information on how liabilities are managed within the system.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.