How To Fix ICL_PMI008 - Enter a structure category

ICL_PMI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_PMI - FS-CM / FS-PM Interface

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter a structure category

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ICL_PMI008 - Details

• The SAP error message ICL_PMI008, which states "Enter a structure category," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Insurance module, particularly when dealing with the configuration or processing of insurance contracts or claims.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to create or modify an insurance structure (like a policy or claim) without specifying a required field known as the "structure category." The structure category is essential for the system to understand the type of structure being processed, as it determines how the data is handled and what rules apply.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICL_PMI008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where you are encountering the error. This could be during the creation of a new insurance contract, claim, or while processing related data.
  
  
  Locate the Structure Category Field: In the relevant transaction or screen, look for the field labeled "Structure Category." This field may be a dropdown or a selection