How To Fix ICL_NEG014 - Negotiation &2: Communication type &1 does not exist

ICL_NEG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_NEG - FS-CM: Negotiation

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Negotiation &2: Communication type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_NEG014 - Negotiation &2: Communication type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ICL_NEG014 indicates that there is an issue with the communication type specified in the negotiation process. Specifically, the message states that the communication type (denoted as &1) does not exist for the negotiation (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Insurance Contract Management (ICM) module, particularly when dealing with negotiations related to insurance contracts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Communication Type: The communication type specified in the negotiation process is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the communication type may not have been created or activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for communication types in the relevant customizing settings may not be properly set up.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified communication type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Communication Type:
  
  Verify the communication type specified in the negotiation. Ensure that it is correctly