How To Fix ICL_NEG039 - Unknown message category exists in the negotiation class

ICL_NEG039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_NEG - FS-CM: Negotiation

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Unknown message category exists in the negotiation class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_NEG039 - Unknown message category exists in the negotiation class ?

  The SAP error message ICL_NEG039 indicates that there is an issue with the negotiation class in the context of the Insurance Contract Lifecycle (ICL) module. Specifically, it suggests that an unknown message category exists within the negotiation class being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The negotiation class may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the system not recognizing the message category.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables related to negotiation classes and message categories.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be aligned with the standard configuration, leading to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the negotiation class or message categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for negotiation classes in the SAP system. Ensure that the negotiation