How To Fix ICL_NEG027 - Business partner &1 does not exist (offer/demand &2)

ICL_NEG027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_NEG - FS-CM: Negotiation

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist (offer/demand &2)

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ICL_NEG027 - Details

• The SAP error message ICL_NEG027 indicates that the system cannot find a specified business partner in relation to an offer or demand. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Insurance and Financial Services module, particularly when dealing with negotiations or contracts.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The business partner specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Number: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the business partner number.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data has recently been updated or created, it may not yet be available in the relevant context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the business partner data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are preventing the business partner from being recognized in the context of the offer or demand.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can