How To Fix ICL_LIT027 - Delete lawyer &1 for business partner &2 using the participants table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_LIT - FS-CM: Litigation

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Delete lawyer &1 for business partner &2 using the participants table

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the assignment between business partner &v2& and
his/her lawyer &V1&.
Business partner &V2& is assigned to other subobjects apart from the
current litigation level. If you delete the assignment between business
partner &V2& and his/her lawyer &V1&, this information will no longer be
available in the claim.

System Response

The assignment of lawyer &V1& to business partner &V2& cannot be deleted
using the plaintiff/defendant table for the current litigation level.

How to fix this error?

You can delete the assignment in the participant table by deleting
lawyer &V1& there.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_LIT027 - Delete lawyer &1 for business partner &2 using the participants table ?

  The SAP error message ICL_LIT027 typically indicates an issue related to the deletion of a lawyer (or legal representative) associated with a business partner in the context of the SAP Claims Management module. This error suggests that the system is unable to delete the specified lawyer for the given business partner due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The lawyer may still have active references in the system, such as ongoing claims or legal cases that prevent deletion.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity rules in place that require certain conditions to be met before a lawyer can be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the lawyer may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Incorrect Business Partner Status: The business partner may be in a status that does not allow for changes to be made, including the deletion of associated lawyers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check References: Review any active claims or legal cases associated with the lawyer. If there are active references, you may need to resolve or close those cases before deletion.
  Review Data Integrity Rules: Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to understand any specific data integrity rules that may be preventing the deletion.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to delete lawyers from business partners. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Change Business Partner Status: If the business partner is in a restricted status, consider changing it to a status that allows for modifications.
  Use the Participants Table: The error message specifically mentions using the participants table. Ensure that you are correctly referencing this table and that the lawyer is properly linked to the business partner in this context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) and ICL (Claims Management) to navigate the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Claims Management and Business Partner management for best practices and guidelines on managing lawyers and business partners.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.