How To Fix ICL_MI001 - Import distribution plan: Distribution plan item ID is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_MI - Multiple Insurance

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Import distribution plan: Distribution plan item ID is initial

What causes this issue?

During import of a contract, the system established that no ID for a
distribution plan item has been set.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the implementation of method POLICY_LOAD of
<DS:GLOS.5C733369F735D311AE620060B03C9BBE>Business Add-In</> (BAdI)
<ZK>Interface to Policy System</> (BADI_ICL_POLS_IMPORT_POLS). The
component in question is DIPLIT_ID with structure ICL_DIPLIT_XIF.
INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_MI001 - Import distribution plan: Distribution plan item ID is initial ?

  The SAP error message ICL_MI001 indicates that there is an issue with the import of a distribution plan, specifically that the distribution plan item ID is initial (i.e., it has not been provided or is empty). This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules when trying to import or process distribution plans.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Plan Item ID: The most common cause of this error is that the distribution plan item ID is not being passed in the import file or is not being populated correctly in the system.
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported may not be in the correct format or structure, leading to the system not recognizing the item ID.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, which could lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity, such as missing or incorrect references in the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Import File: Ensure that the import file you are using contains valid and correctly formatted distribution plan item IDs. Make sure that there are no empty fields where the item ID should be.
  Validate Data: Before importing, validate the data to ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data adheres to the expected format.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to distribution planning in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the import process to identify where the item ID is being lost or not set.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on importing distribution plans and the required fields.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for distribution planning) that may help in managing distribution plans.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.