How To Fix ICL_LIT026 - Select the participant role (plaintiff/defendant) first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_LIT - FS-CM: Litigation

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Select the participant role (plaintiff/defendant) first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_LIT026 - Select the participant role (plaintiff/defendant) first ?

  The SAP error message ICL_LIT026 indicates that the system requires you to select a participant role (either "plaintiff" or "defendant") before proceeding with the action you are attempting to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of legal case management within SAP, particularly in modules related to litigation or claims management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user tries to perform an action that involves participants in a legal case without having specified their roles. In SAP, participants in a legal case must be clearly defined as either a plaintiff or a defendant to ensure that the system can process the information correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where you are in the SAP system when the error occurs. This could be during the creation or modification of a legal case.
  
  
  Select Participant Role:
  
  Navigate to the section of the application where you can define participants.
  Look for options to add or edit participants in the case.
  Ensure that you select the appropriate role for each participant (either "plaintiff" or "defendant") before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After selecting the participant roles, save your changes and try to perform the action again.
  
  
  Check for Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields related to the participant roles are filled out correctly. Sometimes, additional information may be needed for the system to accept the roles.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to select participant roles, refer to the SAP documentation or user manuals specific to the module you are using.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is commonly encountered in SAP modules related to legal case management, such as SAP Claims Management (ICM) or SAP Litigation Management.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to modify participant information in the system.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider undergoing training on the specific SAP module to better understand how to manage participants and their roles effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your work in the SAP system.