How To Fix ICL_LIT021 - Defense type &1 does not exist (litigation level &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_LIT - FS-CM: Litigation

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Defense type &1 does not exist (litigation level &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_LIT021 - Defense type &1 does not exist (litigation level &2) ?

  The SAP error message ICL_LIT021 indicates that a specific defense type does not exist for the given litigation level. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Claims Management or Litigation Management modules, where different defense types are associated with various litigation levels.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A defense type that is being referenced in a transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  The litigation level specified does not have a corresponding defense type defined in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue where the defense types are not properly set up for the litigation levels in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Claims Management or Litigation Management module.
  Verify that the defense type you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  Ensure that the defense type is correctly assigned to the appropriate litigation level.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Defense