How To Fix ICL_LIT040 - Choose a plaintiff or defendant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_LIT - FS-CM: Litigation

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Choose a plaintiff or defendant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_LIT040 - Choose a plaintiff or defendant ?

  The SAP error message ICL_LIT040, which states "Choose a plaintiff or defendant," typically occurs in the context of legal case management within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to litigation or legal claims. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify either a plaintiff or a defendant in the legal case you are working on.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to save or process a legal case without having designated at least one party involved in the litigation (either a plaintiff or a defendant). This is a mandatory requirement in the system to ensure that all legal cases have clearly defined parties.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Legal Case: Navigate to the legal case you are working on in the SAP system.
  
  
  Identify Parties: Look for sections or fields labeled for plaintiffs and defendants. These are typically found in the case details or parties involved