How To Fix ICL_LIT036 - Litigation &1 cannot be reopened: Closed subclaims

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_LIT - FS-CM: Litigation

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Litigation &1 cannot be reopened: Closed subclaims

What causes this issue?

Closed subclaims are assigned to litigation &V1&.

System Response

Litigation &V1& cannot be reopened.

How to fix this error?

Reopen all subclaims that are assigned to litigation &V1& and that are
still closed.
Reopen litigation &V1&

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_LIT036 - Litigation &1 cannot be reopened: Closed subclaims ?

  The SAP error message ICL_LIT036 indicates that a litigation case (referred to as "&1" in the message) cannot be reopened because it has closed subclaims. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Claims Management module, particularly when dealing with litigation cases and their associated subclaims.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the litigation case you are trying to reopen has one or more subclaims that have already been closed. In SAP, once a subclaim is closed, the parent litigation case cannot be reopened until all associated subclaims are also in an open status.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Subclaims Status: Review the status of all subclaims associated with the litigation case. You can do this by navigating to the relevant litigation case in the SAP system and checking the details of its subclaims.
  
  
  Reopen Subclaims: If you need to reopen the litigation case, you will first need to reopen any closed subclaims. This may involve:
  
  Changing the status of the subclaims from "Closed" to "Open" or "In Progress."
  Ensuring that all necessary documentation and approvals are in place to allow for the reopening of these subclaims.
  
  
  
  Reopen Litigation Case: Once all subclaims are in an open status, you should be able to reopen the litigation case without encountering the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process of reopening subclaims or litigation cases, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or user manuals for specific instructions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you continue to experience issues or if the subclaims cannot be reopened for some reason, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Claims Management for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the status of subclaims and litigation cases.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering issues with litigation and claims management in SAP, consider undergoing training to better understand the processes and functionalities within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and manage your litigation cases and subclaims effectively.