How To Fix ICL_MI026 - Participating BP &1 does not exist (distrib.plan &2 / item &3)

ICL_MI026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_MI - Multiple Insurance

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Participating BP &1 does not exist (distrib.plan &2 / item &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_MI026 - Participating BP &1 does not exist (distrib.plan &2 / item &3) ?

  The SAP error message ICL_MI026 indicates that a participating business partner (BP) does not exist for a specific distribution plan and item. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Industry Solution for Insurance (ICL) or similar modules where business partners are involved in distribution planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner (BP) referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The BP not being created in the system.
  The BP being marked as inactive or deleted.
  A mismatch in the BP number or ID being referenced.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Distribution Plan or Item: The distribution plan or item number may be incorrect or not properly linked to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the distribution planning settings that prevent the system from recognizing the business partner.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner:
  
  Check if the business partner exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to